Pear Brie Jalapeno Quesadilla Appetizers Recipes

PEAR AND BRIE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Lay the brie cheese and pear slices on one half of the tortilla.
• Sprinkle with the jalapeno peppers, if using.
• Fold the tortilla in half and cook in your panini press (my favorite method - no oil needed!) or, to cook in a frying pan, heat 1 - 2 teaspoons of vegetable or canola oil over medium heat. Lay the quesadilla in the pan and let cook for a minute or two until the cheese starts melting and the tortilla begins to brown. Flip and cook on the other side until cheese is melted and both sides are browned.
• Remove from panini press or frying pan, cut into wedges, and garnish with salsa, fresh sliced tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, and/or sour cream.

PEAR AND BRIE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Place slices of Brie cheese over a tortilla. Layer the cheese with pear slices. Sprinkle with nutmeg and salt as desired. Top with the second tortilla.
• Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Place the quesadilla in the skillet over medium heat, and cook until golden brown and Brie melts, about 3 minutes on each side. Cut into four or eight triangles, and serve immediately.

PEAR, CARAMELIZED ONION, AND BRIE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in honey, thyme, salt, and pepper; continue to cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Add pears and cook until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and top with 1/4 of the Brie. Add 1/4 of the onion-pear mixture and cover with a second tortilla. Weigh down quesadilla with a smaller skillet or plate and cook until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas, Brie cheese, and onion-pear mixture. Slice quesadillas into wedges, or wrap in foil to take along for a picnic.

PEAR & BRIE QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Heat long griddle until hot. I like mine around 300 -325* Butter both tortillas on one side each. Place both tortillas, butter side down on the griddle. Working quickly, on one tortilla lay out your slices of brie. Place pears on top of Brie. Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on top of pears. When quesadillas are a nice golden color, take the empty single tortilla, flip it over and lay it on top of your pear slices. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 1 - 2 minutes. Slice quesadilla and serve immediately.

ONION BRIE APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the onions, butter, brown sugar and vinegar over medium-low heat until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and cool to room temperature.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into an 11x8 inch rectangle.
• Spread Brie over pastry.
• Cover with the onions; sprinkle with caraway seeds.
• Roll up one long side to the middle of the dough; roll up the other side so the two rolls meet in the center.
• Using a serrated knife, cut into 1/2 inch slices.
• Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over slices.
• Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

PEAR, BRIE, & JALAPENO QUESADILLA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Chill brie and slice into thin strips.
• Divide the Brie, pear slices, and jalapeno slices evenly between the tortillas placing contents onto the bottom half of the tortillas.
• Fold over to create a halt-circle shape.
• In a large preheated skillet add about a teaspoon of olive oil and cook quesadillas until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Cut into 8 triangles and serve warm as an appetizer.