Luxurious Rustic Griddle-Baked Quesadillas - Rick Bayless

Luxurious Rustic Griddle-Baked Quesadillas - Rick Bayless

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Luxurious Rustic Griddle-Baked Quesadillas with garlic and fresh serrano chiles. Perfect for a flavorful starter. Servings: 8.

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Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed
  • 6 ounces (about 1 packed cup) crumbled Mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese such as feta or goat cheese or dry (Italian-style) ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb—epazote is traditional in Mexico, but you can use cilantro, thyme, marjoram, basil or parsley
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced dry-aged ham (American country ham, Spanish Serrano ham or prosciutto are all viable options), finely chopped
  • 8 fresh squash blossoms (if you have them)
  • Salt
  • 1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh smooth-ground corn masa for tortillas OR 1 3/4 cups powdered masa harina mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water
  • About 1 cup guacamole or salsa (roasted tomatillo salsa is my favorite here)

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