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title: Cheese-Crusted Quesadillas
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheese-crusted-quesadillas-5bf30722ae08b5528e59c832
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Veggie
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Mexican%20Recipes/Quesadillas/cheese-crusted-quesadillas.avif"
---
Preheat broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Halve @poblano pepper{1%unit} lengthwise and remove stem and seeds. Trim, then halve @scallions{2%unit} crosswise, separating whites from greens. Thinly slice greens, leaving whites whole. Drain half the @corn{15%oz} and pat dry with paper towels (save the rest for another use).

Toss corn with a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}, half the @southwest spice blend{2%tbsp}, and a pinch of salt and pepper on one side of a #baking sheet{}. Place poblano halves on other side of sheet. Drizzle with oil, then season with remaining southwest spice blend and a pinch of salt and pepper. Broil, turning halfway through, until lightly charred ~{7%minutes}. Add scallion whites to sheet. Continue to broil until charred ~{3%minutes}.

While veggies char, zest 1 tsp zest from @lime{1%unit}, then halve and squeeze 2 tbsp juice into a #medium bowl{}. Dice @roma tomato{1%unit}. Mince @chili pepper{1%unit}, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Stir tomato, a drizzle of olive oil, and as much chili as you like into bowl with lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp} and enough water to create a drizzling consistency. Season with salt. Once veggies are cool enough to handle, roughly chop poblano and scallion whites. In a #large bowl{}, combine poblano, scallion whites, corn, lime zest, half the @mexican cheese blend{1%cup}, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Rub @flour tortillas{2%unit} with a drizzle of olive oil each. Place oiled sides down on a separate baking sheet. Divide filling between one half of each tortilla and fold tortillas in half over filling. Broil until tortillas are lightly browned ~{2%minutes}.

Flip quesadillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to broiler until cheese bubbles ~{2%minutes} more. Cut quesadillas into thirds and divide between plates. Top with crema and salsa. Sprinkle with scallion greens.