Name: Fried Cheese Blanket Quesadilla (Standard)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Cooked Shredded Chicken; 1/4 cup Diced Onion; 1/4 cup Diced Bell Pepper; 1/4 cup Black Beans-rinsed and drained; 4 Large Flour Tortillas; 2 tbsp Butter

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A simple and satisfying quesadilla featuring a crispy, cheesy exterior and a classic filling.

Total 25 min

Serves 2

Steps 8

Ingredients 8

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Cheese Blanket
1 cup 240 mL Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
cup 120 mL Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Filling
1 cup 240 mL Cooked Shredded Chicken
cup 60 mL Diced Onion
cup 60 mL Diced Bell Pepper
cup 60 mL Black Beans-rinsed and drained
Other
4 4 Large Flour Tortillas
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Combine all Cheese Blanket ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine all Filling ingredients.
Lay out two tortillas. Spread half of the Filling evenly over each tortilla.
Top each filled tortilla with a second tortilla.
Melt Butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle the Cheese Blanket mixture evenly over the top of each quesadilla.
Carefully place the quesadillas in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and crispy.
Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving.