Crispy Open-Faced Quesadillas

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Total Time:
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
16 wedges
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

Directions

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)

Preheat the broiler.

Brush the tortillas on both sides with vegetable oil and lightly salt. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and cook the tortillas, 1 at a time, until slightly golden on both sides. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime zest and juice, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth. Pour into a plastic squeeze bottle or sturdy resealable plastic bag and cut small tip in corner.

Arrange the browned tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with cheese. (You may need to do this in batches if both tortillas don't fit on 1 tray.) Broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown, about for 1 to 2 minutes, (be careful not to burn). Slice each quesadilla into 8 wedges and drizzle sour cream decoratively over the top. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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  • on December 12, 2012

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    This is so good. I just made this and logged in to write the review while eating. That's how excited it made me. I love crispy cheese. Great for a quick lunch or make a bunch large party! I add whatever toppings I have on hand. bell peppers, black olives.

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  • on October 07, 2012

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    This is perhaps the most simplistic recipe I've ever made, yet awesome, Never having tasted a quesadilla put together in this format, it's a tasty novelty for me. Served with a Mexican salad, this rocks, and the sauce made with sour cream or Greek yogurt is the crowning touch.
    I'm grateful Chef D'Arabian shared her childhood story and love for this simple dish; I get it!

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  • on May 13, 2012

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    What a hit this was at my Kentucky Derby party!! It's a simple recipe and quick to make. I added crumbled bacon to 2 of the 4 quesadillas and they went quick...excellent appetizer for any party.

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