Express Snowflake Quesadillas (Print Version)

Crispy tortillas with melted mozzarella and cheddar, featuring festive snowflake cut-outs for a fun, tasty snack or meal.

# Components:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Cheese

02 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (5.3 oz)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (1.8 oz)

→ Optional Fillings

04 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (1.1 oz)
05 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (1.1 oz)
06 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (1.1 oz)

→ For Serving

07 - Sour cream
08 - Salsa

# Directions:

01 - Using a sharp knife or snowflake cookie cutter, cut snowflake patterns into 2 of the tortillas to serve as tops.
02 - Place remaining 2 whole tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over each, maintaining a small border along the edges. Add optional fillings if desired.
03 - Cover each cheese-covered tortilla with a snowflake-cut tortilla to form the quesadillas.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm.
05 - Carefully transfer one assembled quesadilla to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and the cheese starts melting.
06 - Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the opposite side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat the process with the second one.
08 - Allow them to cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy texture
  • Fun festive shape
02 -
  • For a crispier texture, brush tortillas lightly with melted butter before cooking.
  • Use different cheeses or add cooked chicken or beans for variation.
03 -
  • Brush tortillas with melted butter for extra crispiness.
  • Try different cheeses or add proteins like chicken or beans to vary flavors.
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