Mexican Appetizers - Cheese and Scallion Quesadillas

These quesadillas are quick easy appetizers to make and are a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. You can easily dress them up and turn them into gourmet appetizers for a Mexican-themed dinner or elaborate dinner party by adding any of your favorite ingredients.

For this appetizer recipe we have kept it simple, using pre-made salsa and flour tortillas which you can purchase at your local grocery store. In under 15 minutes these delicious yet easy Mexican appetizers can be assembled, cooked and served to your hungry guests.

Cheese and Scallion Quesadillas

1 cup (250 ml) pre-made salsa
4 large flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, grated
2 scallions, finely sliced
1 tblsp (15 ml) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream

1. Spread 1/4 cup (50 ml) salsa on half of each tortilla.
2. Divide the cheese between the 4 tortillas, placing on top of salsa. Top cheese with scallions and cilantro.
3. Fold quesadillas in half and place on a baking sheet. broil quesadillas on middle rack under high heat for 4 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese has melted.
4. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing into wedges and serve with sour cream.

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