Johns Killer Quesadillas Food

THE GREATEST QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Toss together the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and pepper jack in a bowl; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place a single tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a little less than a third of the cheese blend over the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add about a third of the diced tomato and a third of the chiles. Sprinkle a touch more cheese over the whole thing and gently top and press with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
• Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

CHICKEN AND PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS WITH CILANTRO SLAW

Steps:

• Toss the coleslaw mix with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and set aside. Whisk the lime juice, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
• Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle the cheese on half of each. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and layer on top of the cheese. Fold the tortillas in half. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until browned and crisp and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.
• Cut the quesadillas into wedges and divide among plates. Add the lettuce and lime dressing to the coleslaw mix, toss to combine and season with salt and pepper. Add to the plates and drizzle the quesadillas with the crema.

SAMOSADILLA (SAMOSA QUESADILLA)

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch cubes. Transfer into a pot of cold water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer over medium heat until cubes are tender but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and set aside.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl for the spice mix.
• Add serrano pepper, garlic, ginger, and the spice mix to the onions. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through and slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer mixture into a bowl with the potatoes. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix with a spatula until filling is well combined, with some potatoes partially mashed. Add more salt if needed.
• Combine cilantro, mint, green onions, serrano pepper, lime juice, and yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt.
• Spread a few spoonfuls of the filling over one half of 1 tortilla. Fold in half. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla onto your work surface and cut in thirds. Plate and serve at any temperature, alongside the chutney sauce.

JOHN'S KILLER QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Begin by grilling chopped chicken breasts in separate pan.
• Grill until meat is white on the inside.
• Use one tbsp of butter to sauté.
• While grilling chicken, chop pepper and onion into small pieces (add jalapeño if desired) Once chicken is white on the inside add the vegetables.
• Grill these with the chicken until they are browned.
• While grilling the vegetables, put a separate pan on medium heat with one tbsp of olive oil for the actual preparation of the quesadillas.
• After vegetables are done grilling, place one tortilla in the pan and top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and half of the chicken veggie mix.
• Place another tortilla on top of this and grill until the bottom tortilla is browned and the cheese is beginning to melt, then flip.
• Repeat step 6 on the other side once the other side is browned and cheese is melted the quesadilla is ready for serving.
• Cut into wedges and garnish with sour cream and your favorite salsa.

JOHN'S VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large, non stick, fry pan lightly sprayed with oil stir fry the broccoli, cauliflower and jalapeños for approx 7 minutes.
• Add onions continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes cook for a further 5 minutes, turning the vegetables all the while.
• Over low heat add a 1/2 tsp of butter or margarine to another pan heat one side of a tortilla, flip the tortilla over and put 3/4 cup of the veggie filling and 3/4 cup of cheese, fold over the tortilla to cover the filling, fry for a minute or so then flip to the other side and continue to fry until the cheese has melted--just a minute or so.
• Serve immediately with salsa and avocado slices with a little lemon squeezed over them.

SPICY VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Over medium heat, when pan is hot, add zucchini, mushrooms, pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cayenne, and salt.
• Saute and stir for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Remove vegetables and set aside; wipe skillet clean.
• Spoon vegetable mixture evenly over half of each tortilla.
• Sprinkle each evenly with cheeses and cilantro.
• Fold each tortilla in half.
• Spray same skillet with cooking spray.
• Add tortillas and heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side over medium heat or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
• Cut into thirds and serve.

BAKED BEAN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese, and top with the remaining tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths and serve.
• In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place the remaining tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip over the quesadilla in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths and serve.