Awesome BLT Quesadillas

These BLT Quesadillas are not only awesome but super easy to make. A nice adaptation of the classic BLT Sandwich.

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• 🧀 What is a Quesadilla
• 🥓 How to Make Bacon
• ⭐ Did you make this Recipe
• 📋 What Ingredients do I need
• 🥣 How do I make these Awesome BLT Quesadillas
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When you think about Quesadillas, you probably aren't thinking of it being packed full tomatoes or topped with lettuce like these BLT Quesadillas.

But when you think about it, it's no different when you get takeout from your favorite Mexican restaurant and the top their dishes with salsa (tomatoes) and shredded lettuce among other things.

While bacon is not commonly found in Mexican dishes, it's one of the main ingredients in a traditional BLT (Bacon Lettuce Tomato). And personally I find that bacon makes everything taste better. So why not a BLT Quesadilla?

🧀 What is a Quesadilla

A quesadilla is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla that is filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, beans, and spices, and then cooked on a griddle. Traditionally, a corn tortilla is used, but it can also be made with a flour tortilla, particularly in northern Mexico and the United States. You can read more about it here Quesadilla - Wikipedia.

🥓 How to Make Bacon

If you struggle to make bacon perfectly, I've put together a short tutorial on How to Make Perfect Bacon - 3 Ways. Check it out! My preferred method is baking it in the oven.

And don't throw away that bacon grease! Bacon is expensive and the grease is great for making Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Popcorn and even hash browns. It can keep up to 3 months if properly stored in the refrigerator.

⭐ Did you make this Recipe

Please let me know how it turned out for you! Leave a comment and rating below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #hotrodsrecipes.

For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you try my BBQ Chicken Quesadillas, my Chicken Quesadillas with Apricot Jam or my Butternut Squash Quesadilla recipes. While you are at it, you might want to whip up a batch of my Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce.

📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make these BLT Quesadillas: Bacon, Monterey Jack Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Flour Tortillas, Tomatoes, Lettuce and Ranch Dressing.

🥣 How do I make these Awesome BLT Quesadillas

In a mixing bowl, toss the Monterey Jack Cheese and the cheddar cheese together.
Place 4 flour tortillas on the counter and spread about ⅓ cup of the cheese over each tortilla. Sprinkle about ¼ cup of the diced tomatoes and ¼ cup of the chopped bacon over the cheese. Sprinkle another ⅓ cup of cheese over top.
Slide one of the quesadillas on a skillet over medium heat. Place one of the remaining tortillas on top. Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
Turn over and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Repeat this process for remaining quesadillas.
Toss the lettuce with the ranch dressing and spread over top of quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

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