BBQ Quesadillas

Gourmet quesadillas topped with Tex-Mex cheese, creamy cream cheese, colorful peppers and red beans: a kid-friendly meal that comes together in just minutes, perfect for busy nights!

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15 min
6
5 min

  • Ingredients

    • 12 small tortillas
    • 250 ml (1 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 500 ml (2 cups) grated Tex-Mex cheese
    • 1 small red pepper, chopped
    • 1 small green pepper, chopped
    • 250 ml (1 cup) corn kernels
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • 250 ml (1 cup) red beans, rinsed and drained (optional, adventurous version)
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) chopped fresh coriander (optional, adventurer version)
  • Preparation

    1. In a bowl, mix the tempered cream cheese and the grated cheese.
    2. Place 6 tortillas on the work surface and spread the cheese mixture. Spread well.
    3. Divide all other ingredients and close with a tortilla. Store in an airtight container until ready to cook.

    For pan cooking:

    1. Heat a little oil over medium heat and cook the quesadillas one at a time for 3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is nicely toasted.

    For BBQ cooking:

    1. Heat the BBQ to medium heat and place the quesadillas over direct heat for 2 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is nicely toasted.

For the adventurers

Notes and tips

Add 1 cup rinsed and drained red beans and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.