The southern regions of Mexico are where we see the first use of queso and stringy cheese filled quesadillas. The Aztec people were familiar with corn tortillas. The earliest form of quesadillas are mentioned in a 16 century Italian cookbook.
15 Minute Quesadillas
Recipe by Christine at christinespantry
Ingredients:
4 flour tortillas
leftover chicken, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce
cooking spray
Directions:
In a small bowl mix everything except tortilla and cheese. Place bowl in microwave for 30 seconds. Spray skillet with cooking spray, heat on medium heat. Add flour tortilla, add cheese and spread mixture on tortilla. Cook untii golden brown. Fold tortilla and remove from skillet. Cut tortilla into 4 and serve.
Until next time,
Christine
