Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Mexican Corn Jalapeno Taco Quesadilla



This is an easy to make and deliciously quick appetizer.

Ingerdients:
1 10 inch Flour Tortilla
1/2 Cup Shredded Mild or Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Jack or Fresco Cheese is also good)
1/2 Cup Browned Ground Beef (I prefer to season thsi beef with a Taco Seasoning Packet)
18 to 20 Slices of Jalapeno Pepper (For this recipe I prefer Mt. Olive Brand Jar Slices)
1/4 Cup Corn Kernels
1/2 Cup Tomato based Salsa of choice
1 tsp Butter or Margerine
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
1/8 tsp Paprika (I prefer Smoked Paprika for a kick)
1/8 tsp Cumin
1/8 tsp Granulated Garlic
Salt and Pepper

Fun Tip!: "Think of the preparation steps as if you were building a pizza!"

Directions:
  1. Spread butter evenly on 1 side of tortilla
  2. Place large skillet on Medium High and allow to preheat for 45 secs
  3. Place tortilla buttered side down on skillet
  4. Sprinkle evenly your Cheese or Cheeses over the tortilla.
  5. As the cheese begins to melt add Seasoned Ground Beef evenly over the tortilla
  6. Sprinkle Corn Kernels evenly over the tortilla
  7. Place Sliced Jalapenos like evenly over the tortilla
  8. Using a tablespoon sprinkle and slather 1/4 cup of your Toamto Salsa over the tortilla
  9. Pinch or Sprinkle Paprika, Cumin and Garlic over the tortilla
  10. Salt and Pepper to taste
  11. As tortilla turns a golden brown using your spatula fold the torilla in half
  12. Flip the Quesadilla as needed till you see that the cheese is now soft and melted
  13. When grilled to liking place Quesadilla on cutting board and slice into 6 even pieces
  14. Place 6 slices on pplate and garnish with Paprika Spinkles and Jalapeno
  15. Add small cups of Sour Cream and Salsa and serve warm

ENJOY!

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