RECIPE OF THE MONTH

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Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter.

Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org.

Kitchen Gear

  • Large Plate
  • Measuring cups
  • Box Grater
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Skillet Heatproof Spatula
  • Pot Holders
  • Serving Plate

Ingredients

  • 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1⁄2 cup corn kernels, fresh, or frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • Salsa, hot sauce, and/or plain yogurt for serving

Instructions

  1. Put one tortilla on the large plate and sprinkle 1⁄4 cup shredded cheese over it, then add 1⁄4 cup corn kernels. Top with a second tortilla.
  2. Put the skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. When the skillet is hot, add 1 teaspoon oil.
  3. Carefully add the filled tortilla to the hot skillet and cook until the bottom is lightly browned and the cheese is gooey, about 2 minutes. Using the spatula, turn the tortilla over and cook another 2 minutes. Move the cooked quesadilla to the serving plate.
  4. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, corn, and oil. Serve right away.