Delicious Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas Recipe

If you're looking for a tasty and unique quesadilla recipe, these zucchini blossom quesadillas are a perfect choice. Filled with a rich blend of cheese and fresh zucchini blossoms, these quesadillas are bursting with flavor and make for a satisfying meal. With easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Serve these quesadillas as a snack, appetizer, or main dish to impress your family and friends. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish!

Ingredients

• 12 zucchini blossoms
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sour cream and salsa for serving

Directions

1. Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Gently rinse the zucchini blossoms and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove the stems and pistils from the blossoms.
3. In a bowl, combine the Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese. Mix well.
4. Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle a quarter of the cheese mixture evenly over half of the tortilla.
5. Place 3 zucchini blossoms on top of the cheese, arranging them in an even layer.
6. Sprinkle the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the zucchini blossoms.
7. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
9. Lightly brush one side of each quesadilla with olive oil.
10. Transfer the quesadillas to the preheated griddle, oiled side down.
11. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt and the bottom of the tortilla is golden brown.
12. Carefully flip each quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
13. Remove the quesadillas from the griddle and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.

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