Kitchen-Sink Quesadillas | Real Simple Recipes

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 11-ounce can corn kernels, drained
• 3/4 cup salsa, drained
• 1 8-count package large flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• juice of 1 to 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced 1 inch thick

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a medium bowl, combine the beans, corn, and salsa. Place 4 tortillas on a parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet.
2. Sprinkle the tortillas with half the cheese. Using a slotted spoon, top with the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese; top with the remaining tortillas.
3. Bake the quesadillas until the cheese has melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and oil. Add the lettuce and toss.
5. Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges. Serve with the salad.

By Kate Merker, January 2007

Kitchen-Sink Quesadillas | Real Simple Recipes

Drunken Cheesy Bread | Real Simple Recipes

Serves 4-6| Hands-On Time: 10m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• butter for the pan
• 1/2 baguette, cut into 2-inch slices
• 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1/8 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Gruyere

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Place the bread in a buttered ovenproof skillet, a 9-inch square baking dish, or a casserole. Scatter the onion and ham over the bread. Pour the wine over the onion and ham and sprinkle with the pepper and Gruyère.
2. Bake until the cheese has melted and begun to brown at the edges, about 20 minutes. Spoon onto individual plates.

By Kate Merker, May 2007

Drunken Cheesy Bread | Real Simple Recipes

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Chutney Recipe | Real Simple Recipes

Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 12 slices white sandwich bread
• 12 ounces cheese (such as fontina or Gruyère), thinly sliced
• 1 cup fruit chutney (such as cranberry, fig, or mango)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. Form 6 sandwiches with the bread, cheese, and chutney.
2. In batches, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwiches until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Cut each sandwich into quarters before serving.

By Kate Merker and Sara Quessenberry, December 2009

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Chutney Recipe | Real Simple Recipes