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Bacon-Guacamole Quesadillas

Deborah Harroun
Updated Apr 26, 2012
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These mouthwatering 30-minute quesadillas are filled with homemade guacamole, cheddar cheese and bacon.

Bacon-Guacamole Quesadillas

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Guacamole

  • 2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and cubed
  • Juice of 1 medium lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 plum (Roma) tomato, diced
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Quesadillas

  • 1/2 lb bacon, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, roughly mash avocado with fork. Add remaining guacamole ingredients and mix together; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In 8-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels.
  • Step 
    3
    Place 4 tortillas on work surface. Divide guacamole evenly among the 4 tortillas, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges. Divide bacon evenly among the 4 tortillas. Divide cheese among the 4 tortillas. Top each with another tortilla.
  • Step 
    4
    In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Carefully transfer 1 of the quesadillas to skillet. Cook until browned, then turn over to brown second side.
  • Step 
    5
    Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more oil to skillet as needed.
  • Step 
    6
    Cut each quesadilla into wedges before serving.

Nutrition

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