Chile-Cheese Quesadillas

Name: Chile-Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients: 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded American cheese; 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas; Toppings: sour cream and salsa; Garnish: cilantro sprigs

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded American cheese
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Toppings: sour cream and salsa
Garnish: cilantro sprigs

Directions

1

Beat first 6 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Spread about 1/2 cup cheese mixture onto each of 4 tortillas, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with remaining tortillas.
2

Heat a lightly greased large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat just until hot. Cook quesadillas in 4 batches, 1 minute on each side or until filling melts and outside browns. Cut into wedges, and serve with desired toppings. Garnish, if desired.