Pampered Chef California Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 6 1/2 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/3 cup black olives, chopped
• 2/3 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 soft taco-size flour tortillas
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine cheese, artichokes, olives, salsa and cilantro.

2. 2

   Brush one side of the tortilla with the melted butter and place butter side down on a cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Top with 1/6th of the cheese mixture. Top with another tortilla and brush with butter.

4. 4

   Repeat until all tortillas and cheese mixture is gone. You should have six quesadillas.

5. 5

   Bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees or until lightly brown. Watch them carefully.

6. 6

   Cool 5 minutes then cut into wedges.

7. 7

   Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, etc.

8. 8

   You can also add grilled chopped chicken to the cheese mixture for a heartier quesadilla.