Quesadilla

The Quesadilla is a Mexican dish, typically made in the United States by grilling or frying a Flour tortilla (although corn is occasionally used) that has been stuffed with cheese and other fillings of choice. The quesadilla is cooked until golden brown and cut into wedges, served with salsa, sour cream and guacamole on the side. Often, quesadillas are topped with diced tomatoes and onions, as well as sliced cabbage, lettuce and jalapenos.

• Chicken
• Beef
• Seafood
• Vegetables

The history of the quesadilla is somewhat ambiguous, and the exact origins are unknown. This is a food that evolved over the years as people experimented with various ingredients. Tortillas, one of the main components of quesadillas, is an ancient Mesoamerican staple. It has been made for thousands of years by grinding maize and then forming a dough, which is then pressed and grilled. Queso, or cheese, is an Old World food that was introduced to Mexico by the Spaniards.http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodmexican.html#quesadillas

1. Corn tortillas in place of flour
2. Wheat tortillas also called Mexican cheese sandwiches: The tortilla is covered with brie, sliced pear, then poached in red wine, this dish is called sincronizada in Mexico, and never called a quesadilla.
3. Grilled or fried