My motto used to be “If it didn’t get done in the microwave, it didn’t get done.” I’ve since learned to use my electric oven and its four-burner cooktop. But …
Foodie Corner – 2016 – Post #6 – Fusion Quesadillas
What are fusion quesadillas?
My two cents, but please share yours:
Take Tex-Mex quesadillas and substitute fillings from other parts of the world.
Melt 1T of butter in a skillet set on medium-high.
Scoop your desired filling onto one half of a single tortilla, and carefully place it on the buttered skillet. Press firmly on the unfilled side of the tortilla with a spatula until it turns a golden brown underneath. (This saves you the effort of flipping the quesadilla, which can be a messy operation.)
Then fold this unfilled side over the filled side and continue to cook until both sides are golden brown. Slide the quesadilla onto a plate and serve.
A handful of filling suggestions:
- Classic chicken salad (shredded chicken, diced celery, and mayonnaise)
- Slices of honey ham and Swiss cheese
- Chicken curry leftovers
- Asian beef and broccoli leftovers
- Pad Thai leftovers
- Sliced meatballs in marinara sauce (use only a little sauce to prevent it leaking out all over the skillet)
- Pepperoni, mozzarella, and shredded fresh basil
- Shredded gruyere lightly drenched with dry sherry (use only a little wine to prevent it leaking out all over the skillet)
Play with this recipe, make it your own, and enjoy.
We make these a lot!. It’s the go-to when we’re out of ideas 🙂
By: D. Wallace Peach on June 28, 2016
at 10:48 pm
Hi D. Wallace, Do you have any favorite fillings for these quesadillas? Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on July 5, 2016
at 6:13 pm
Anything that’s in the fridge plus lots and lots of cheese! 🙂
By: D. Wallace Peach on July 5, 2016
at 9:11 pm
Amen to the “lots and lots of cheese,” D. Wallace! 🙂 Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on July 8, 2016
at 8:08 pm
Ooh I want to try the curry leftovers. Haven’t had a curry in ages. Thanks!
By: Catherine Johnson on June 28, 2016
at 11:26 pm
Hi Catherine, What is your favorite curry dish? Lately, I’ve been spooning chicken curry over whole wheat orzo. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on July 5, 2016
at 6:16 pm
I discovered orzo in NZ but haven’t found it yet here in Canada. That sounds yummy!
By: Catherine Johnson on July 5, 2016
at 8:13 pm
Hi Catherine, Orzo of various kinds like whole wheat is available on Amazon for home delivery. Cheers, Ashley
By: A. C. Cockerill on July 8, 2016
at 8:07 pm