Star Shaped Cheese Quesadillas
Star Shaped Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 8 flour tortillas, small (6-inch)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup zucchini, finely grated, squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup corn kernels, frozen, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, or olive oil
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa, as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, as needed
- 1/4 cup guacamole, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, grated zucchini (ensure it's well-squeezed to remove excess water), grated carrot, diced bell pepper, and corn kernels. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Using a 4 to 5-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two star shapes from each tortilla, yielding a total of 16 star tortillas. You may have some tortilla scraps left over.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To assemble the quesadillas, take one star-shaped tortilla and sprinkle about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the cheese and veggie mixture evenly over one half of the star. Place another star-shaped tortilla directly on top, aligning the edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter (or olive oil) in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, carefully place 2-3 assembled star quesadillas in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. You may need to press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and melting.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining butter (or oil) and quesadillas until all are cooked. If desired, cut each star quesadilla in half for easier handling.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Serve the Star Shaped Cheese Quesadillas immediately with optional salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Star Shaped Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 8 flour tortillas, small (6-inch)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup zucchini, finely grated, squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup corn kernels, frozen, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, or olive oil
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa, as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, as needed
- 1/4 cup guacamole, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, grated zucchini (ensure it's well-squeezed to remove excess water), grated carrot, diced bell pepper, and corn kernels. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Using a 4 to 5-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two star shapes from each tortilla, yielding a total of 16 star tortillas. You may have some tortilla scraps left over.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To assemble the quesadillas, take one star-shaped tortilla and sprinkle about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the cheese and veggie mixture evenly over one half of the star. Place another star-shaped tortilla directly on top, aligning the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter (or olive oil) in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, carefully place 2-3 assembled star quesadillas in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. You may need to press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and melting.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Remove the cooked quesadillas from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining butter (or oil) and quesadillas until all are cooked. If desired, cut each star quesadilla in half for easier handling.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Serve the Star Shaped Cheese Quesadillas immediately with optional salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min