Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
12 unit

brie cheese

chilled, sliced thinly

2 unit

pears

ripe, thinly sliced

0.5 unit

red onion

thinly sliced

2 unit

jalapeno peppers

seeded, thinly sliced

10 unit

flour tortillas

6 inches

2 tbsp

olive oil

Step 1
~2 min

Chill brie cheese.

Step 2
~2 min

Slice brie into thin strips.

Step 3
~2 min

Thinly slice pears.

Step 4
~2 min

Thinly slice red onion.

Step 5
~2 min

Seed and thinly slice jalapeno peppers.

Step 6
~2 min

Divide brie, pear slices, red onion, and jalapeno slices evenly among flour tortillas, placing ingredients on one half of each tortilla.

Step 7
~2 min

Fold tortillas in half to create half-circle shapes.

Step 8
~2 min

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 9
~2 min

Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.

Step 10
~2 min

Cook quesadillas in the skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping once.

Step 11
~2 min

Cut each quesadilla into 8 triangles.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve warm as an appetizer.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a variety of pears for a more complex flavor.

Grill the quesadillas for a smoky flavor.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and cooked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as an appetizer.

Serve with a side of guacamole or sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Black bean salsa
Corn salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico (fusion)

Cultural Significance

Quesadillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, adapted here with European ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Parties
Game Day

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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