Best 7 Johns Killer Quesadillas Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary adventure with John's Killer Quesadillas, a tantalizing fusion of bold flavors and textures. These quesadillas are not your average folded tortillas; they're flavor bombs that will elevate your mealtimes to new heights. With three distinct recipes to choose from, each bursting with unique ingredients, there's a quesadilla for every palate. Embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we delve into the secrets behind these extraordinary creations, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

JOHN'S KILLER QUESADILLAS



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This is one of the few things that my fiancée will let me make. It is a great meal to make for football Sundays or any time you want to try something different. John's Killer Quesadillas son muy bueno.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bell pepper, chopped
1 vidalia onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheese
2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped
oil (to fry)
butter (to saute veggies in)
4 tortillas
jalapeno (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin by grilling chopped chicken breasts in separate pan.
  • Grill until meat is white on the inside.
  • Use one tbsp of butter to sauté.
  • While grilling chicken, chop pepper and onion into small pieces (add jalapeño if desired) Once chicken is white on the inside add the vegetables.
  • Grill these with the chicken until they are browned.
  • While grilling the vegetables, put a separate pan on medium heat with one tbsp of olive oil for the actual preparation of the quesadillas.
  • After vegetables are done grilling, place one tortilla in the pan and top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and half of the chicken veggie mix.
  • Place another tortilla on top of this and grill until the bottom tortilla is browned and the cheese is beginning to melt, then flip.
  • Repeat step 6 on the other side once the other side is browned and cheese is melted the quesadilla is ready for serving.
  • Cut into wedges and garnish with sour cream and your favorite salsa.

JA'DILLA (JADEN'S QUESADILLAS)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Eight 10-inch flour tortillas
Cooking spray
4 cups shredded Cheddar
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, such as Lawry's
3 green onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Prepared salsa and guacamole, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place 4 tortillas on a baking sheet greased with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Divide the cheese among the tortillas, sprinkling it evenly onto each tortilla. Sprinkle the seasoning salt over the cheese and then top with the green onions. Top each with the remaining 4 tortillas. Bake until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove the quesadillas from the oven and slice into quarters. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and add 4 pieces of quesadilla. Toast the pieces in the pan until crispy and golden. Repeat with the remaining 3 quesadillas. Serve warm with salsa and guacamole.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper
12 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
3 yellow or red onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

THE GREATEST QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
6 tablespoons salted butter
Six 8-inch flour tortillas
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
9 fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Toss together the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and pepper jack in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place a single tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a little less than a third of the cheese blend over the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add about a third of the diced tomato and a third of the chiles. Sprinkle a touch more cheese over the whole thing and gently top and press with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

QUESADILLA



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I often make this quesadilla just for myself. It's a snap to prepare.-Amber Waddell, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 to 2 teaspoons canola oil
2 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken, turkey, pork or beef
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add one tortilla. Layer with half the cheddar cheese, all of the chicken and mushrooms and half the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with the second tortilla. Cover and heat until cheese melts and bottom tortilla is crisp and golden brown., Turn over; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cook until bottom tortilla is crisp and golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, Fat 49g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 53g protein.

BAKED BEAN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas have little in common with fast-food varieties, which are made with flour tortillas and a lot more cheese. A Taco Bell cheese quesadilla has 480 calories and 1,000 milligrams of sodium; if you order cheese quesadillas at Baja Fresh, you're asking for 1,200 calories and 2,140 milligrams of sodium. I make a meal out of quesadillas by including beans or vegetables with the cheese, and I use corn tortillas rather than flour. Another plus: Quesadillas make a great destination for leftovers. Beans in a thick sauce make a delicious and comforting quesadilla filling.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 5m

Yield One serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 corn tortillas
1/3 cup cooked baked beans, homemade or canned, with sauce
1 ounce grated Monterey Jack, Cheddar or mixed cheeses 1/4 cup
Salsa for serving optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese, and top with the remaining tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths and serve.
  • In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place the remaining tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip over the quesadilla in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 482 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

CRISPY-EDGED QUESADILLA



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This straightforward quesadilla has an unexpected twist: a border of salty, crispy cheese surrounding the tortilla. Achieving it couldn't be easier; just press down on the folded tortilla as it heats up in the pan so the cheese spills out and turns golden. A nonstick pan is key here, otherwise the melted cheese will glue itself onto the cooking surface. Medium heat is just the right temperature for a quesadilla: It's hot enough to crisp up the cheese but low enough to prevent the cheese from burning.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, finger foods, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 1 quesadilla

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 teaspoons oil (such as olive, grapeseed or sunflower oil)
1 (8-inch) flour tortilla
2/3 cup shredded cheese (such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend)

Steps:

  • Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add the oil. Let oil heat up for 20 seconds, swirling the pan around so the oil coats the bottom.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Once the cheese begins to melt, 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a spatula to fold the tortilla in half. Using the spatula, press down firmly on the top of the tortilla until some of the cheese runs out into the pan. Let the quesadilla cook until the cheese that's leaked out solidifies and turns brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and let cook on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is crisp and golden. Slide quesadilla onto a plate and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your quesadillas.
  • Don't overstuff your quesadillas. If you do, they will be difficult to fold and cook evenly. Aim for a thin layer of fillings so that the cheese can melt and the tortillas can get crispy.
  • Cook your quesadillas over medium heat. This will help to prevent the tortillas from burning and will give the cheese time to melt.
  • Serve your quesadillas immediately. This is when they are at their best, with the cheese melted and the tortillas crispy.

Conclusion:

Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack. With a little planning, you can create quesadillas that are both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy meal, give quesadillas a try!

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