Quesadillas

Directions

1. 1
   Gather together: 8 corn or flour tortillas, 1 cup grated mild melting cheese such as Monterey Jack.
2. 2
   Sprinkle the cheese over 4 of the tortillas and then top with the remaining 4 tortillas.
3. 3
   In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, melt: 1/2 teaspoon butter.
4. 4
   When hot, put in a quesadilla and cook until golden.
5. 5
   Turn over and cook until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.
6. 6
   Hold in a warm oven and repeat with the other quesadillas.
7. 7
   Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the grated cheese before topping with the second tortilla, or put a few slices of roasted peppers or chiles in with the cheese.
8. 8
   After cooking, put a spoonful of salsa, mild or spicy, or sour cream, or Guacamole (page 219) on the quesadilla.
9. 9
   The tortillas can be cooked dry in a hot skillet without the butter, if you prefer.