Bacon and Tomato Quesadillas
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
It’s like a Mexican version of a BLT! Crispy bacon and fresh basil add a tasty new variation to the classic quesadilla.
Ingredients
- 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 can Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz, drained
- OR
1 can Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 14.5 oz, drained
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sour cream
Instructions
Step one
Layer on half of each tortilla: ¼ cup cheese, 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes. 1 tablespoon bacon and 1 tablespoon basil. Fold each tortilla in half to form a half circle.
Step two
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with oil. Cook each quesadilla, over medium-high heat for 1 ½ minutes on each side until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned.
Step three
Cut the quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with sour cream.
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