BBQ Quesadillas
Delicious quesadillas filled with Tex-Mex cheese, creamy cream cheese, colourful peppers and kidney beans: a kid-approved meal that comes together in just a few minutes, perfect for busy evenings!
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Ingredients
- 12 small tortillas
- 250 ml (1 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 500 ml (2 cups) grated Tex-Mex cheese
- 1 small red pepper, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 250 ml (1 cup) corn kernels
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 250 ml (1 cup) kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional, adventurous version)
- 60 ml (¼ cup) chopped fresh cilantro (optional, adventurous version)
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Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese and the grated cheese.
- Place 6 tortillas on the counter and divide the cheese mixture among them. Spread well.
- Divide all the other ingredients among them and close with another tortilla. Store in an airtight container until ready to cook.
To cook in a skillet:
- Heat a little oil over medium heat and cook the quesadillas one at a time for 3 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is nicely toasted.
To cook on the BBQ:
- Heat the BBQ to medium and place the quesadillas over direct heat for 2 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is nicely toasted.
For the adventurers
Notes and tips
Add 1 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained, and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.

