Spicy Grilled Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16 oz) jar chunky salsa
1 cup diced cooked chicken
4 medium green onions, chopped , about 1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1 (8 oz) container sour cream

Directions:

Top each of 4 tortillas with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup chicken and 2 tablespoons green onions. Brush the edges of the tortillas with water. Top the remaining tortillas and press the edges to seal.
Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Brush the tops of the quesadillas with oil. Place the quesadillas oil-side down on th grill rack. Brush the other side of the quesadillas with oil. Grill the quesadillas for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, turning the quesadillas over once during grilling. Remove the quesadillas from the grill and let stand for 2 minutes.
Cut the quesadillas into wedges. Serve with the remaining salsa and sour cream.
TIP: Quesadillas are an easy way to turn leftover meat and shredded cheese into a whole new meal. You can even combine different varieties of shredded cheese to make the 2 cups needed in this recipe.
SERVING SUGGESTION; Serve with Spanish-style rice and fresh carrot sticks, For dessert, serve fresh apple slices wirh prepared caramel sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	619.57 Kcal (2594 kJ)
Calories from fat	323.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.92g	55%
Cholesterol	87.24mg	29%
Sodium	1016.51mg	42%
Potassium	322.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	45.56g	15%
Sugars	1.2g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	9%
Protein	29.19g	58%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	458.2mg	46%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.7 Kcal (1280 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.72g	55%
Cholesterol	43.04mg	29%
Sodium	501.55mg	42%
Potassium	159.23mg	7%
Total Carbs	22.48g	15%
Sugars	0.59g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	9%
Protein	14.4g	58%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	18%
Calcium	226.1mg	46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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