Part of the fun of meeting for Family Dinners is to allow “hands-on” participation by everyone. Quesadillas offer an excellent opportunity for everyone to become engaged in the cooking process, even the two year old grandchildren.
Ingredients
Consider this ingredient list a list of suggestions. You may use alternate ingredients, based on your family taste.
- 12 Large Whole Grain Flour Tortillas
- 5* Small Flour Tortillas (adjust the quantity for the quantity of children)
- 2 Cups – Chopped Bell Pepper, green, yellow, red or orange.
- 2 Cups – Finely Chopped Onions
- 1 Cup – Cilantro Leaves
- 2 Cups – Finely Chopped Tomatoes, drained
- 2 Cups – Sliced Pickled Jalapenos
- 4 Cups – Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cups – Sliced Black Olives
- 3 Avocados – Finely Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon – Butter
- 1 Cup – Your Favorite Salsa
- 1/2 Tablespoon – Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Optional)
Preparation
- If your family does not like fresh onions, saute the onions in 1/2 Tablespoon of Olive Oil before beginning, until they are clear.
- Let the games begin. Let each guest/family member make his or her own Quesadilla.
- The secret is the Cheese. Use a liberal amount. It helps bind the Quesadilla together and taste great, too.
- If you use large Flour Tortillas, you can place 4 folded Quesadillas on a large griddle at a time. Cook on medium setting. Cook for 4 minutes/side, or until Flour Tortilla BEGINS to discolor.
- Slice and serve.
Feeds eight (8) adults and a bunch of hungry kids.
Comments
The kids also enjoy making the Nachos. At this Sunday Dinner we used blue corn chips. It did not make a pretty picture, but the kids thought it made it a little more fun. See smiles!
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