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Queso Cabrales and Bacon Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 flour tortillas
- 8 oz. Queso Cabrales cheese, crumbled
- 8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp. olive oil

Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick skillet
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Lay a tortilla flat in the skillet and sprinkle 1 oz. of crumbled Queso Cabrales cheese on half of the tortilla.
3. Add 1 strip of crumbled bacon on top of the cheese.
4. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of chopped cilantro and 1 tbsp. of diced red onion on top of the bacon.
5. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing down with a spatula to seal the edges.
6. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
8. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 8 quesadillas

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 300
- Total fat: 18g
- Saturated fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Total carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 11g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Queso Cabrales cheese can be substituted with blue cheese or feta cheese.
- Bacon can be substituted with cooked chorizo or shredded chicken.

Variations:
- Add sliced jalapenos or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas for a gluten-free option.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to press down on the quesadilla with a spatula while cooking to ensure the cheese melts and the tortilla crisps up.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy before crumbling it for the quesadillas.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the quesadillas in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and arrange them on a platter for a party appetizer.

Garnishes:
- Top the quesadillas with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole before serving.

Pairings:
- Serve the quesadillas with a side of salsa or pico de gallo.

Suggested side dishes:
- Mexican rice
- Refried beans
- Grilled vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the quesadilla is not crispy enough, cook it for an additional minute on each side.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy to avoid any risk of foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Quesadillas originated in Mexico and have been a popular dish for centuries.

Flavor profiles:
- The Queso Cabrales cheese adds a tangy and salty flavor to the quesadillas, while the bacon adds a smoky and savory flavor.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the quesadillas as a main dish for lunch or dinner, or as an appetizer for a party.

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Region: Spanish

Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Salty, Crispy, Tangy