Quesadilla Pie

Time

• Preparation: 10 min
• Cooking: 45 min

Ingredients

4 servings:

• 4 large flour tortillas (approx 10 inches in diameter)
• butter
• 1/2 pound cheese, grated (mild or sharp cheddar, or Monterey Jack)

Filling suggestions:

• beans, cooked (black or pinto)
• tomatoes, chopped
• summer squash, chopped
• green onions, chopped
• red onions, chopped
• mushrooms, sautéd to remove moisture
• shredded chicken or pork, cooked
• chilis (cooked green chilis or pickled jalapenos)
• salsa (rojo or verde)
• cumin or chili powder (to your taste)

Garnish Suggestions:

• avocado, chopped
• cilantro, fine chopped
• sour cream
• salsa (rojo or verde)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the bottom and side of a pie dish, approx the same size as your tortilla.

2. Place one tortilla on the bottom of the pie dish. Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla. Add chosen fillings , ensuring each layer has a generous sprinkling of cheese.

3. Top off your layers with one last flour tortilla. Spread a little butter over the surface of the tortilla.

4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 min at 350F. Remove foil and increase the heat to 400F. Cook for approx 10-20 more minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and cheese is bubbling.

5. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with avocado, sour cream, and salsa.

References

• Simply Recipes