Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa
Dive into a bold fusion of flavors with these Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa—a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite! Velvety blue cheese marries perfectly with stretchy mozzarella, while caramelized red onions add a sweet-savory depth that elevates every bite. Paired with a refreshing papaya salsa made from juicy, ripe papaya, crisp red bell pepper, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro, this recipe offers the ultimate sweet-and-savory harmony. Perfect for a quick 35-minute meal or as a show-stopping appetizer, these quesadillas are crisped to golden perfection in a butter-olive oil blend. Serve them hot, sliced into wedges, and let the vibrant salsa bring a tropical flair to your plate. Whether you're hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a midweek indulgence, this dish is destined to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 100 grams Blue cheese
- 100 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Papaya
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Prepare the papaya salsa: Peel and dice the papaya into small cubes. Finely dice the red bell pepper. Chop the cilantro.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced papaya, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, half the salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Prepare the filling: Thinly slice the red onion. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, crumble the blue cheese and mix it with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Assemble the quesadillas: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture evenly over half the tortilla. Top with some sautéed onions. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to create a semicircle.
Cook the quesadillas: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more butter and oil as needed.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with a generous scoop of papaya salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 5506 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1726 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2155 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
