Quintessential Quesadillas

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Arrange four of the tortillas on a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Top with equal portions of the cheese.
4. 4
   Scatter the jalapeno slices and a sprinkling of the ground dried red chile over each.
5. 5
   Those who cant resist meat may want to add a bit of chorizo or bacon, but dont overdo it.
6. 6
   The cheese should predominate.
7. 7
   Top with the remaining tortillas.
8. 8
   Bake the quesadillas 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
9. 9
   Cut the double-decker tortillas into quarters.
10. 10
    Transfer the wedges to a serving plate, and garnish with the cabbage, offering pico de gallo and crema on the side.