I feel a little silly for even posting an entry on quesadillas, since they're so simple, but some of you have asked what we eat on the nights when I don't post something "gourmet", so here ya go...
We frequently will have quesadillas as a quick weeknight dinner or even for lunch, when we have time. Quesadillas are one of my favorite ways to use leftovers (frittatas are another). You just take two tortillas and load 'em up with your favorite fillings and then slap 'em on the grill. I do usually layer a bit of cheese on both sides, just to ensure that everything sticks together and stays in place when the cheese melts. These quesadillas were made with some leftover BBQ chicken (chopped up), some fresh chopped spinach and a mixture of cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses. I recommend cooking your quesadillas in butter (or margarine, if you must - at least it doesn't burn/brown as quickly as butter does), rather than oil. There's just nothing like the flavor that butter gives them. Pam is great for some things, but not for these.
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