Jul 14 2026
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Sauced Smoked Quesadilla Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

(chopped brisket or smoked chicken) cheddar, pepper jack, caramelized onion, poblano, chipotle lime ranch, cilantro, pico de gallo

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Ingredients

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Filling

Chipotle Lime Ranch

Quesadilla Assembly

Method

Caramelizing Onions and Peppers

  1. 1

    Caramelize the Onions

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Poblano

    Add the sliced poblano pepper to the skillet with the onions and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preparing Chipotle Lime Ranch

  1. 3

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, chipotle in adobo sauce, and lime juice. Mix well until fully combined and set aside.

Assembling and Cooking Quesadillas

  1. 4

    Start Cooking the Quesadilla

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, place one flour tortilla in the skillet.

  2. 5

    Add Filling

    On one half of the tortilla, layer with 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of pepper jack cheese, 1 cup of chopped brisket or smoked chicken, the caramelized onions and poblanos, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

  3. 6

    Cook One Side

    Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 7

    Cook Other Side

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and crispy, about another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve Quesadilla

    Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with pico de gallo and the chipotle lime ranch sauce on the side.

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