Appetizer > Mexican

Queso Cebreiro and Bacon Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 slices of bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup of Queso Cebreiro cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick skillet
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent. Remove the onion from the skillet and set it aside.

3. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil and heat it over medium heat.

4. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half a cup of shredded Queso Cebreiro cheese on top of it.

5. Add half of the cooked bacon and half of the cooked onion on top of the cheese.

6. Sprinkle another half cup of shredded Queso Cebreiro cheese on top of the bacon and onion.

7. Place another flour tortilla on top of the cheese and press it down gently with a spatula.

8. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.

9. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and cut it into four pieces.

10. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make another quesadilla.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 2 quesadillas, serves 4 people

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 460
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 20g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Queso Cebreiro cheese can be substituted with any other soft cheese such as Brie or Camembert.
- Flour tortillas can be substituted with corn tortillas.

Variations:
- Add sliced jalapeƱos for a spicy kick.
- Substitute the bacon with cooked chicken or chorizo.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the quesadilla from sticking.
- Use a spatula to press down the quesadilla while cooking to ensure the cheese melts evenly.
- Serve the quesadillas immediately to prevent them from getting soggy.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the quesadillas in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the quesadillas on a platter with a side of salsa and guacamole.

Garnishes:
- Garnish the quesadillas with chopped cilantro or green onions.

Pairings:
- Serve the quesadillas with a side of Mexican rice and black beans.

Suggested side dishes:
- Mexican rice
- Black beans
- Grilled corn on the cob

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cheese is not melting, cover the skillet with a lid to trap the heat and melt the cheese.

Food safety advice:
- Cook the bacon and onion thoroughly to prevent any foodborne illnesses.

Food history:
- Quesadillas originated in Mexico and were traditionally made with corn tortillas and filled with cheese.

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

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the quesadillas as an appetizer or a main course.

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Region: Spanish

Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Smoky, Tangy, Spicy