Confetti Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip

Cheese
10/10/2024
Cheese
Total time: 25 min
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
quesadillas surround a bowl of dip with jalapeno pile
Cheese Yogurt
Nutrition information
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Ingredients:

  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Cup Shredded Low-Fat Monterey Jack cheese , 4-ounce
  • 1 Cup Shredded Low-Fat Colby Cheese , 4-ounce
  • 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels , or black beans
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro , coarsely chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper , finely minced
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper , finely minced
See preparation

For Cilantro Yogurt Dip

  • 2 Cups Fat-Free Plain Yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro , finely minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
See preparation

Directions:

  1. Preheat large skillet over low heat. Line up six tortillas.
  2. Divide cheese, corn, cilantro and peppers between the tortillas, then cover each with a second tortilla.
  3. Place a tortilla on the dry skillet or grill and warm until cheese is melted and tortilla is slightly golden, about three minutes.
  4. Flip and cook other side until golden, about one minute. Cut into wedges and serve.
  5. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Serve each wedge with a dollop of cilantro yogurt “sour cream.” Makes six.

For Cilantro Yogurt Dip

  1. Line a large strainer with a coffee filter or paper towel and place over a mixing bowl.
  2. Pour in yogurt and let sit until some of the liquid has drained away and the yogurt is the consistency of sour cream, about one hour.
  3. Transfer to small mixing bowl; stir in salt and cilantro. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.