But I didn't want just any ol' quesadilla...I wanted a Red Robin Quesadilla. Yes...
They are filled with gooey cheese, seasoned chicken, onions, mushrooms, bacon, n peppers...YUM!
Unfortunately, Red Robin no longer serves these pockets of delicious-ness. So my 2nd option, create my own! I may not be crafty but I can definitely do some DIY on a stove or grill.
So the rest of the ride, I planned and created my recipe.
Grilled Quesadillas
What you need:
Flour Tortillas
Seasoned chicken (cooked)
Shredded Cheese
Mushrooms, sliced and diced
Bacon (cooked)
Butter - 1 tbsp
Salsa (optional)
Sour Cream (optional)
TIP: When I cook during the week, I want it to be as quick and easy as possible. Therefore, I bought all my ingredients (except the mushrooms) pre-cooked. This speeds up the cooking process. However, it may not be the healthiest option because you are using processed foods sometimes.
- Preheat your grill.
- Using a pan on grill top, melt your butter and brown your mushrooms. Set aside.
- Arrange your remaining ingredients next to the grill, this will make the assembly of the quesadilla quick and easy.
- Place two tortillas on the grill to toast.
- Flip one over (once toasted) and start to add your ingredients; cheese, chicken, bacon, mushrooms, cheese.
- Place the other tortilla (toasted side down) on top the filled tortilla.
- Press together with spatula or pan and flip whole quesadilla to toast.
- Remove the quesadilla when cheese is melted and tortilla is toasted to your liking.
- Slice, top with salsa, sour cream or enjoy it plain.
I think I may grill for the whole spring and summer. What do you think? The best part is D can play outside while I cook. Gives him something to do, wears him out for bedtime, and makes my afternoons a bit easier. SCORE, lol.
Nicole Charnel
What's your favorite quesadilla?
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