Peach & Cheese Quesadilla

This is the appetizer of summer. The sweet peaches with salty cheese and spicy chili garlic butter is the best combination to make a deliciously simple but easy vegetarian recipe.

It is peach season. Incase you needed a reminder, let this recipe be that for you. I am here to tell you that this hot peach appetizer is honestly one of the best you will make and only needs a handful of ingredients to make. The recipe is very simple and is perfect with a cold fizzy drink on a hot afternoon. The beauty is that you can use canned peaches but the tartness from fresh ripe peaches is unlike any other.

There are some recipes that are just plain and simple comforting. They come to gather easily but also they are absolutely yummy. You don’t need a lot to make these quesadillas but they will be gone quick so I would suggest doubling the quantity. They are fresh and zesty packed with all the beautiful flavors from eh peach, cheese, seasonings and that chili garlic butter. A little fresh coriander works so well in this dish. these quesadilla’s are vegetarian but you could add a little ham or bacon which would pair well with the flavors mentioned above.

What is a quesadilla?

Quesadilla is a Mexican dish, it could be served as an appetizer or main course. It is commonly made with tortillas stuffed with cheese and a variety of fillings. Which is then cooked on a pan until toasted and the cheese in melting. They are served with a number of sides like tomato salsa, guacamole, salsa verde, sour cream, etc.

What are peach and cheese quesadillas?

These peach and cheese quesadillas are basically tortillas stuffed with sliced peaches, jalapeños, shredded cheese, seasoned with lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and olive oil. Cooked until crispy on the outside and the cheese is oozing in the middle. I have served it with a garlic chili butter which is literally what it means, melted butter with minced garlic and chili flakes. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, which adds so much freshness to the dish.

What ingredients do you need to make these peach and cheese quesadillas?

To make the quesadillas we need flour tortillas, fresh peaches (ideally), shredded cheese, jalapeños, lemon juice, dried oregano & basil, salt, pepper and olive oil. I would suggest using a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese (one for texture and the other for flavor). The sauce is made with butter, honey, mince fresh garlic and chili flakes, I also add a little crushed black pepper into the sauce. Garnish the quesadilla’s with fresh coriander.

What equipment do you need to make these peach and cheese quesadillas?

To make the quesadillas we need a sauté pan or any flat grilled pan to cook them. I like covering the quesadillas with a lid so it cooks evenly. To make the sauce we need a small sauce pot to melt the butter with the garlic and chili flakes.

How to make these peach and cheese quesadillas?

Make the butter sauce first by melted the butter in a sauce pot on low heat with honey, minced garlic and chili flakes. Add crushed black pepper and allow this to sizzled for 2-3 minutes. Take off the heat and set aside. To make the quesadillas place a tortilla on the sauté pan (mine is large enough for to make one at a time so I assemble them in the pan itself). Add the jalapeños, shredded cheese all over the tortilla and place the sliced peaches on top. Season this with a little lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano and basil, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place another tortilla on top and cover with a lid. Transfer to the stove and cook on low to medium heat for 1-2 minutes on one side with the lid. Flip it with a flat spatula and cook again for a minute of two until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese has melted.

Serving and storing these peach and cheese quesadillas?

Transfer the hot quesadilla to a plate and cut into four pieces. Serve with the butter sauce and the fresh coriander. They are best eaten hot which means immediately. Serve it with a fizzy drink or beer and enjoy as a starter or appetizer. If you want to serve this as a main course you can add a a side green salad with some ham as well. I also like crumbling a little feta on top as well.

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