Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla Torte Food

CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Lay out 3 tortillas on a cutting board. Combine the cheddar and Monterey Jack in a small bowl. Spread a third of the cheese on each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch edge. Place the remaining 3 tortillas on top.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch omelet pan set over medium heat, and add one filled tortilla. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip with a spatula, and add another 1/2 tablespoon butter. Cook until browned and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Cut cooked tortillas into eighths; serve immediately with salsa, if desired.

CHEDDAR CHEESE QUESADILLA TORTE

Steps:

• Remove sausage from casings and crumble into medium skillet; add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until meat is no longer pink.
• Slice 3 thin rings from bottom of red pepper, set aside to garnish; chop remainder of pepper and stir into sausage.
• Add salsa, corn and cilantro; set aside.
• Squeeze excess moisture from spinach; toss with parmesan cheese, pepper and mozzarella cheese.
• Place one tortilla on lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet; spread generously 2/3 cup sausage mixture and top with 1/3 cup cheddar cheese; cover with another tortilla.
• Distribute generously 1 cup spinach mixture on tortilla; repeat layers ending with a tortilla.
• Press down lightly.
• Cover loosely with foil; bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup (75 mL) cheddar cheese and red pepper rings; continue to bake for 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
• Serve with additional salsa, sour cream or guacamole.
• Note; Make fillings ahead of time and refrigerate; assemble and bake just before serving.
• Bake for a few minutes extra if cold.

CHEESE QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet or comal over low-medium heat. Heat the tortillas slightly, flipping them over every 10 seconds, until they're easily foldable and pliable.
• Evenly divide the cheese and sprinkle it onto one half of each tortilla. Generously season with salt.
• Fold the tortillas over the cheese to create a half-moon shape.
• Cook the quesadillas for 1-2 minutes, or until one side of the quesadilla is golden-brown. You may have to press down lightly on the tops of the quesadillas with a spatula to prevent the tortillas from opening up.
• Flip over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden-brown and the cheese has fully melted.
• Serve immediately as is, or cut them in half and serve with sour cream, pico and your favorite salsa.

THREE-CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Spread cream cheese over unbuttered side on half the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheeses, onion, cilantro and olives. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up., Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.

QUESADILLA TORTE

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook onions until softened (about 5 min).
• Drain and rinse beans, add to pan. Add water and pepper; cover and cook over low heat about 5 minutes or until beans are heated through and water is absorbed.
• Let cool slightly.
• Set 1/4 cup of the cheese aside.
• Place 1 of the tortillas in a 10" springform pan. Spread with 1/3 of the black bean mixture, 1/3 the salsa and 1/3 the cheese.
• Repeat layers twice. Cut the remaining tortilla into 8 wedges and arrange in original round shape on top. brush with oil and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
• Bake in 400°F oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until crisp and golden, cheese is melted and beans are heated through. Let cool slightly before cutting.

CHEDDAR-VEGGIE APPETIZER TORTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Spoon over cheese. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.