Quesadillas

If you are wondering what that 'funny' word might be in the subject line, it is Spanish for a great way to have a cheese sandwich! Basically, it is cheese melted between two tortillas. In case you don't have easy access to the required tortillas for this recipe, I posted an easy one earlier in the year. You can find it by way of the search engine on the home page of the blog.

My favorite way of having a Quesadilla is with cheddar cheese, thinly sliced tomatoes, and lots of black pepper and chili flakes. My children prefer just the cheese and tortilla and none of that potentially healthy stuff.

Since tortillas are mild in taste, you can use just about anything inside of one for a great lunch or snack. Here are a few suggestions/ideas to go along with the cheese:

Grilled onions
Spicy salsa
Bell pepper
Chili peppers if you are brave and adventurous
Shredded chicken
Lunch meats like salami, etc.
Cheeses other than cheddar

Once you have actually made a batch of your own homemade tortillas, you have a lot of other options besides just the savory. You can cut the rounds into wedges, quickly deep fry them, drain, and toss with cinnamon and sugar. You could do the same thing but substitute a spicy seasoning. When my children were little, they liked them cut into strips and fried for dipping into salsa. You can even spread peanut butter and jelly on a tortilla, roll it up, and hand your child a relatively mess-free snack.

Buying a package of tortillas isn't all that expensive but making them at home does save some money and that trip to the store when you realize you don't have any on hand.

If all else fails, grab a warm tortilla from the pan, butter it, and enjoy life!