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Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by El Cortijo Taqueria
Time30m
Serves4

Salsa roja & sour cream on the side with pollo add $4

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

Salsa Roja Ingredients

Sour Cream Ingredients

Method

Quesadilla Preparation

1

Prepare the Quesadilla

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over it, add half of the shredded chicken, and top with another tortilla. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

2

Flip and Cook

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

Salsa Roja Preparation

3

Make Salsa Roja

In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serving

4

Serve the Quesadilla

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa roja and sour cream on the side.

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