GREEK-STYLE QUESADILLAS

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Categories     Cheese     Olive     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 large garlic cloves (unpeeled)
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped black olives
3 tablespoons chopped green olives
4 6-inch-diameter pita bread rounds, cut horizontally in half
8 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack
8 tablespoons grated cheddar
Butter, room temperature
Red bell pepper strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic in small baking dish. Top with 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until tender, about 25 minutes. Cool.
  • Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sesame seeds, oregano and 3 tablespoons oil in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Peel and chop garlic. Place in small bowl. Mix in cream cheese and all olives.
  • Drain cucumber salad. Spread 1/4 of cream cheese mixture on cut side of each of 4 pita halves. Spoon 1/2 cup salad over each. Sprinkle both cheeses atop salad. Cover with remaining 4 pita halves.
  • Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Butter sides of each pita. Working in batches, cook quesadillas in skillet until cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side. Garnish with peppers. Cut into wedges.

Tamoor Vicky
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These quesadillas were the perfect party food. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Mike Shun
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my quesadillas turned out really soggy.


Dilli Kc
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These quesadillas were a fun and easy meal. My kids loved them!


Jay Cloud
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I would definitely make these again. They were so easy to make and they tasted great.


Abdullah Nasar
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Meh.


Almeershah Ahmed
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Overall, these quesadillas were okay. They weren't the best I've ever had, but they weren't bad either.


Maheem Mallah
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Katrisha Trisha
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Raji Usman
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Alhagie kawsu jaiteh
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I've made these quesadillas several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Jasam Carbon fiber
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.


Axel Khanivore
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I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but these quesadillas were surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the quesadillas were cooked perfectly.


Umar “Zaryab sahi” Sahi
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Loved this recipe! I added some grilled chicken and it was perfect.


Galaxygaurd
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These Greek-style quesadillas were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the quesadillas were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.