Science of Grate Grilling 5.5 CINCO DE MAYO Grilled Quesadillas

Break out GrillGrates to grill fabulous Cinco de Mayo Quesadillas.  Invite your friends over for a real treat that you can make ahead of time and just add the toppings before grilling.

Two flour tortillas form a sandwich that becomes the platform for the quesadilla toppings.  You can use several different fillings for the sandwich between the tortillas. 

• Just Cheese- 3 part mexican cheese or whatever you have in the fridge
• 3 Bean Mash or can of refried beans sprinkled with a little cheese
• Even sliced pears and goat cheese

TIP:  Make the flour tortilla bases ahead of time and separate with wax paper.   Make two or three and enjoy putting the toppings on with your guests.  Suggested toppings:

• Salsa
• Tomato slices
• Mexican Cheese
• Avocado slices
• NONE- bring inside as chip for dips!

Links to quesadilla recipes:  

• Natalies Two-Fisted Quesadilla (basic cheese and salsa)
• Laura's Austin Quesadilla (with pears and goat cheese)
• Sweet & Spicy Quesadilla (brie or swiss cheese and pepper jelly)
  

GrillGrate TIP:  Keep GrillGrate temp below 400F- no burning of the bottom of the tortilla- just crispy golden sear marks.   LOW on Gas Grills- hood temp will read 300F.  10 minute grilling time required to thoroughly grill toppings and get tortillas crispy.