Recipe: Three-Cheese and Avocado Quesadillas (contact grill)

THREE-CHEESE AND AVOCADO QUESADILLAS

"Substitute any of your favorite cheeses to make this quesadilla recipe your own."

1 ounce manchego, shredded
1 ounce sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 ounce Monterey Jack, shredded
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 medium avocado, sliced

Lightly coat the grill plates of the Cuisinart Griddler Jr. with the nonstick cooking spray. Preheat in the closed position to high while assembling quesadillas.

In a small bowl, toss the cheeses, salt, pepper and lime juice to combine.

Lay two tortillas on the work surface. Divide the cheese mixture equally between the two tortillas, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with the avocado slices and the reserved tortillas.

Arrange quesadillas evenly spaced on the bottom grill plate of the preheated Griddler Jr.; apply medium pressure to handle for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Remove quesadillas. Let rest for about 2 minutes before serving.

Makes 2 quesadillas
Source: Cuisinart Griddler Jr. manual