Cheese Quesadillas

Name: Cheese Quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 10-inch flour tortillas; 1/4 cup butter; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion; 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 dash salt; 3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (optional); sour cream (optional); guacamole (optional); salsa, on the side (optional)

Submitted by Tearanii

"These are the best cheese quesadillas! They make a terrific meatless entree paired with beans and rice or an excellent appetizer cut into thinner wedges."

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photo by Rita1652

Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

8 10-inch flour tortillas
¹⁄₄ cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped green onion
1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 dash salt
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (optional)
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
salsa, on the side (optional)

directions

Lightly spread one side of each tortilla with butter; place four tortillas buttered side down on large skillet or griddle (may have to cook in batches).
Whip cream cheese until fluffy; stir in onions, tomato and salt.
Spread on tortillas in skillet to within 1/2-inch of edge; sprinkle on Colby Jack cheese and jalapeno.
Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up.
Cook on medium heat until bottom is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Carefully flip quesadillas over to brown other side.
Remove from heat and cut into 4 or 6 wedges.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa.

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Reviews

These were really good. Followed ingredients and directions precisely. I served these with Mango salsa, and guacamole. Thanks for the recipe.

Fofi4667
The cream cheese in these was a nice surprise. I didn't quite cook mine the way the recipe said because I have discovered that the easiest way to cook quesadillas is to use my George Foreman grill so I don't have to worry about turning them. Other than that, I made them as directed and enjoyed them very much.

Mysterygirl
I chose this recipe for the Picture Post Tag game and I'm sure glad I did. These were delicious! I loved the mix of cream cheese, tomatoes and green onions. I made up a bit more cream cheese mixture than was called for as I am a big fan of cream cheese. I served this with tex-mex rice recipe #91598. Thanks Sue L for taking the picture that got me to try these. And Tearanii I thank you for sharing your recipe. It will become a regular around my house.

Junebug
These were pretty good. I made them last night and I left the cream cheese off of one to see if there was a difference - honestly, I didn't notice one. Overall though, my family enjoyed these. Thanks for the recipe!

The Giggle Box
OK Tearanii here`s your first picture! I did pick a 5 star recipe for it but I don`t think Quesadillas make for a good picture. These were delish! I made it for myself for lunch. Using only 2 tortillas. I did use 1 ounce of cream cheese, 1 small scallion, 1/2 tomato, and 1/4 cup cheese. I served it with my pineapple salsa that`s at recipe #67080. They worked great together. This is a keeper. Great for unexpected guest. I usually have these ingredients on hand and very easy and quick to whip up.

Rita1652