Cindy Ramirez
@gourmetcuisinecin
Caramelized Onion and Jalapeño Quesadillas
Deliciously cheesy quesadillas filled with sweet caramelized onions and spicy jalapeños, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:6
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 1
- 2
- 2 tablespoons
- 4
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Caramelized Onion and Jalapeño Quesadillas.
Step 1
Start by melting a generous pat of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Step 2
Once the butter is bubbling gently, toss in your chopped onion.
Step 3
Stir it occasionally, allowing it to soften and turn a lovely golden brown, which should take about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Next, introduce the chopped jalapeño peppers to the skillet.
Step 5
Keep cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and the peppers have softened, which will take another 10 minutes.
Step 6
When everything is beautifully browned and fragrant, transfer this delicious mixture to a plate and set it aside.
Step 7
In the same skillet, drizzle in about a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Step 8
Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet and sprinkle a quarter cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Step 9
Now, add half of your caramelized onion and jalapeño mixture on top of the cheese, followed by another quarter cup of cheese for that extra gooey goodness.
Step 10
Carefully place a second tortilla on top to create a delightful quesadilla.
Step 11
Cook the quesadilla until the bottom is a gorgeous golden brown and the cheese is melting beautifully, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 12
Gently flip it over and let the other side cook for the same amount of time.
Step 13
Once it’s perfectly cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it on a plate.
Step 14
If you need to, add a little more oil to the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Step 15
Enjoy the satisfying crunch and melty goodness of your homemade quesadillas, perfect for a cozy night in or a fun gathering with friends!.