Brielle's Avalon

I grew up eating these. Not quite the quesadillas most people think of. I sometimes have one for breakfast or even lunch but mostly have them with home-made Mexican food.

Warm up a skillet , melt butter, shortening, olive oil or bacon fat in it. Fry a flour tortilla until golden brown, turning often so it browns evenly.

Put between paper towels to absorb the oil.

Sprinkle with grated cheese. Colby/Jack, mild cheddar, or Fiesta mix (our store offers a mix of grated cheddar, colby and whatever for Mexican food). Using a cookie tray helps keep the oven less messy and makes it easier to get it in and out of the oven.

Put under the broiler until the cheese melts. It’s yummy when it just starts to turn golden, too, but don’t forget about it or you’ll have charcoal for dinner and might possibly need a box of baking soda for a small fire fight. Believe me, you don’t want to clean up that mess! The finished cheese crisp in in the background of this picture. Yes, I’ve used this picture in 3 posts…don’t judge!

Have as is for a quick snack or serve with whatever Mexican food you’re having for lunch or dinner. It’s good plain and just salted or you can top it with home-made (or store bought) salsa, sour cream or whatever.