Sauerkraut quesadillas
J. Kenji López-Alt · ♥ 8.7K likes · 414.3K views · 12 min video
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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
- cheese, a mix of Swiss and cheddar
- sauerkraut
- pickled Fresno chilies
Toss the Swiss and cheddar with the sauerkraut and pickled Fresno chilies so everything is incorporated and melts evenly.
Pile the filling on the tortilla leaving a small border to press down and seal; a little overstuffing lets cheese leak out and crisp.
Filling and overstuffing
- tortilla
- oil
Preheat the pan over moderate heat and add a good amount of oil; cook at a very gentle sizzle so the cheese melts through while the outside slowly turns golden brown and crisp.
- salt
Salt the exterior, weight with a press that lets steam vent, and flip as needed, pushing a little cheese out at the edges to crisp. Salt the second side.
Cut and serve, with guacamole or hot sauce for dipping if liked.
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