Ripe sweet pears and creamy brie are a match made in heaven - especially when sandwiched inside a crisp, warm tortilla.
Yield: 1quesadilla
Ingredients
1medium-sized soft tortilla
1/4of a Bosc pearcut into 5 - 6 slices (or try another type of pear, I'm sure it'll be equally wonderful)
A few thin slices of brie cheese
1/2small jalapeno pepperseeded and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
Lay the brie cheese and pear slices on one half of the tortilla.
Sprinkle with the jalapeno peppers, if using.
Fold the tortilla in half and cook in your panini press (my favorite method - no oil needed!) or, to cook in a frying pan, heat 1 - 2 teaspoons of vegetable or canola oil over medium heat. Lay the quesadilla in the pan and let cook for a minute or two until the cheese starts melting and the tortilla begins to brown. Flip and cook on the other side until cheese is melted and both sides are browned.
Remove from panini press or frying pan, cut into wedges, and garnish with salsa, fresh sliced tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, and/or sour cream.