Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

Caramelized Onion Quesadillas 

1 T. olive oil

1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced crosswise

1 Sweet yellow onion halved and sliced.

4 scallions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled

1 T. fresh lime juice

4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

1 C. shredded jalape¿o-Jack cheese (4 oz.)

1 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Bottled salsa (optional)

Sour cream (optional)

 

Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add red onion, yellow onion, scallions and garlic; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes.  Add cumin and oregano; cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice.  Heat oven to 400 degrees F.  Place 2 tortillas side-by-side on baking sheet. Divide onion mixture between each tortilla. Sprinkle each with Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese. Top each with remaining tortillas.  Bake in 400 degree F oven 8 minutes or until heated through and tortillas are golden around edges. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut each into sixths. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

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