Quesadillas - martha stewart living

32 Wedges

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Olive oil, for frying
2cupsGrated cheese (Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a combination of white and yellow cheddar)
1mediumTomato, sliced
1smallRed chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1smallJalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½cupChopped fresh cilantro
8largesFlour or blue-corn tortillas
Guacamole (opt.)

Directions

Lightly coat a large frying pan with oil. Sprinkle cheese, tomato slices, peppers, and cilantro over 4 of the tortillas. Top each with another tortilla. Fry one at a time over high heat for 2 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges with scissors or a sharp knife. Top each wedge with a dollop of guacamole, if desired.

Martha Stewart Living/April & May 94/Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary