Nena’s Quesadillas Recipe
A 12” tortilla filled with Monterrey jack cheese and cooked to perfection. Served with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
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Ingredients
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Quesadillas
Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Method
Preparing the Quesadillas
- 1
Heat the Pan
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 2
Assemble the Quesadillas
Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tortilla, and then place the second tortilla on top.
- 3
Cook the Quesadillas
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 4
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, allow it to cool for a minute, then slice into wedges.
Making the Pico de Gallo
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- 6
Mix Well
Stir the ingredients together until well mixed. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Making the Guacamole
- 7
Mash the Avocado
In a small bowl, mash the large avocado with a fork until smooth.
- 8
Season
Mix in lime juice and salt to taste. Stir until combined.