How do you make quesadillas stick together?

You need to have cheese on both ends of the tortilla so it glues the ingredients together. Just like a stuffed grilled cheese! Not to mention, it's quesadilla math. The quesadilla I'm sharing below uses my turkey taco meat and I add beans, salsa, my quick pico and cheddar and monterey jack.

Are quesadillas an appetizer?

The nice thing about this recipe is that it can be either an appetizer or a main course . As a main course I would serve a whole quesadilla with a side salad. From opening the fridge to finding the ingredients to putting dinner on the table, it is less than a 30 minute meal.

Should you butter the outside of a quesadilla?

Ingredients to make a cheese quesadilla Shredded cheese: The shredded cheese is the key ingredient as it melts and creates that cheesy and savory filling. Butter: Cooking the quesadillas in butter gives them a crispy and golden exterior, adding a nice texture to each bite . You can also use olive oil.

How do you seal the edges of quesadillas?

To achieve this, simply dampen the edges of the tortilla with a bit of water before folding it. Remove from the pan and firmly press the edges together to create a tightly sealed quesadilla . How long do you wait to flip a quesadilla? Keep an eye on your cheese, other ingredients, and the bottom of the tortilla.

Mini Brie & Pear Appetizer Quesadillas Recipe

Published: Dec 23, 2013 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 14 Comments

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These mini quesadillas with melted Brie cheese, pear, cranberries and hazelnuts make the perfect bite-sized appetizer at only 57 calories apiece.

As much as I love a good cookie at Christmastime, it's really about the Brie. In fact, it's a little too much about the Brie sometimes (says my jeans, not my heart). It was only two weeks ago that I posted my . So, really I guess it's all about Brie AND cranberries, preferably melted together.

The danger comes when I sit myself in front of a wedge of Brie and proceed to devour the entire thing. It has happened...just ask my family. I can control the consumption if I tuck the Brie inside of something, like phyllo dough or whole wheat tortillas, and pair it with sweet and savory ingredients.

Did I mention that each of these treats is only 57 calories? Not too shabby for a holiday appetizer with oozing cheese.

Pears and dried cranberries add just the right amount of sweetness to these mini quesadillas, but it's the hazelnuts that really bring all of the flavors together. The recipe calls for a small of amount of the nut, but just a dab will do you.

The recipe:

Using a 2 ½-inch circle cookie cutter (or a glass with a 2 ½-inch circumference and a small knife), cut 3 circles from each tortilla.

In a medium bowl, toss together the pear slices, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried cranberries and hazelnuts.

On one half of each tortilla circle, layer one pear slice, on piece of Brie and a couple of cranberries and hazelnut pieces. Fold over the tortillas to form half-circles.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place several quesadillas in the pan and cook until the tortillas are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Serve.

Other appetizer recipes:

Cookin' Canuck's
Cookin' Canuck's
A Farmgirl's Dabbles' Mini Phyllo Cups with Whipped Goat Cheese, Grapes & Thyme
The Healthy Family & Home's Healthy Artichoke Dip
Jessiker Bakes' Homemade Sundried Tomatoes Bruschetta

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