I love quesadillas. They are a great dish. You can quickly prepare them and serve them as a snack, appetizer or main dish with some minor variations. It?s great tasting, convenient and versatile. However, many people ask me how can they get great tasting quesadillas? Is there a secret to a great tasting quesadilla? I don?t know but I will show you a great tip you can use with all your tortilla dishes that will add tons of flavor to them.

A Mexican friend of mine showed me this quick tip. You can do this with all tortillas and really pack them with flavor. Take out your tortillas if they are too hard dampen them a little. Then right before using them put them on the stove directly. No pan, no foil, on the stove directly. This is easier to do when you have a gas stove but it can still be done in an electric range. You only want to get them slightly marked with some grill-like marks or a few slightly charred spots. You have to keep your undivided attention on this process. You will be amazed at the added flavor this adds to your dishes.

After that add some oil to your pan, throw in the tortillas and put your favorite shredded cheeses until they melt. You can fold it or top it with another and then add salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream. You can also add chicken or beef and make it a main dish with some tomatoes and lettuce.

The basic ingredients for the quesadilla are:

8 ozs. Grated cheddar cheese

8 ozs. Grated Monterrey Jack Cheese

4 large tortillas (8 if you want to top them instead of folding)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

You can also add

Chicken

Red and/or green bell peppers

Onions

Use your imagination and play with the flavors. Have fun with this easy great tasting quesadilla recipe. Enjoy your food.

To learn more visit Hugo Felix at The Minute Gourmet, making great cooking easy, today! Also visit Hugo?s blog for some lively discussion on making fast cooking great.

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