Best 6 Grilled Monterey Jack And Corn Quesadillas Recipes

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Calling all cheese and corn lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate grilled Monterey Jack and corn quesadillas. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring melted Monterey Jack cheese, sweet corn, and your choice of additional fillings, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Let's dive into the secrets of crafting the perfect quesadilla, one that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STREET CORN QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup frozen roasted corn, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled Cojita
1/2 small avocado, diced
2 tablespoons chopped jarred jalapenos
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 cup jarred salsa, for serving
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread half of the mayonnaise on one of the tortillas and place in the hot skillet mayonnaise-side down.
  • Top with half of the Monterey Jack. Add the corn, Cojita, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro. Sprinkle over the ancho chile powder and remaining Monterey Jack.
  • Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the other tortilla, then place on top mayonnaise-side up, and press. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the salsas and tortilla chips.

GRILLED STEAK, CHIPOTLE AND PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS



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If you're feeling bold, use both chopped chipotle chiles and their adobo sauce to make these pepper jack quesadillas extraspicy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of half lime
Juice of half orange
Kosher salt
8 ounces cleaned and trimmed skirt steak
Olive oil, for oiling the grill grates
Four 10-inch (burrito size) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese
1 to 2 chipotle in adobo, chopped, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Guacamole, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill over medium.
  • Whisk the garlic, cumin, lime and oranges juices and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the steak, coat well in the mixture and let marinade for 10 minutes.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the steak, flipping once, until medium rare, 2 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain and reserve.
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup pepper-jack cheese. Add 1/4 of the steak and some chopped chipotle in adobo and sauce. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole, salsa, scallions and sour cream.

CORN QUESADILLAS



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My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown bag lunches, so pack the salsa, too. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 teaspoon canola oil
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. To assemble, lightly brush the tops of two tortillas with 1/2 teaspoon oil; turn over. Top with cheese mixture and remaining tortillas. Brush tops with remaining oil., Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In two batches, cook quesadillas 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GRILLED CORN, ZUCCHINI, AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Bean     Tomato     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Cilantro     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the grilled vegetables:
2 ears of corn, unshucked
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch scallions (reserve 1 scallion for salsa)
For the salsa:
1 avocado, diced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 pint (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
For the quesadillas:
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Grill the vegetables:
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high, direct heat, preferably with hardwood or hardwood charcoal. Grill corn over direct heat, turning to cook evenly, until kernels are tender, about 20 minutes. Let corn steam in its husk 10 minutes, then shuck and cut kernels from cob. Transfer kernels to a large bowl.
  • While corn is grilling, brush cut sides of zucchini with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss scallions with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill zucchini and scallions over direct heat, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly. Coarsely chop zucchini and scallions, then toss with corn. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the salsa:
  • Combine avocado, scallion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cayenne in a medium bowl.
  • Assemble the quesadillas:
  • Arrange tortillas on a work surface. Dividing evenly, layer cheese, then beans, then grilled vegetables on one side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half to create half-moons.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low until hot, then cook 2 tortillas, turning once, until cheese is melted and tortillas are brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer quesadillas to serving plates, then cook remaining tortillas with remaining oil. Sprinkle quesadillas with cilantro leaves and serve with salsa and lime wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Vegetables can be grilled, covered, and chilled for up to 3 days.

GRILLED MONTEREY JACK AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Corn     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Monterey Jack     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Special Equipment
a well-seasoned ridged grill pan

Steps:

  • Stir together cheese, corn, mayonnaise, scallions, cilantro, and chiles in a small bowl. Lightly brush 1 tortilla with some of oil. Turn tortilla over and spread 1/2 cup filling over half, then fold other half over to form a half-moon. Assemble 3 more quesadillas in same manner.
  • Heat lightly oiled grill pan over moderate heat until hot, then cook quesadillas, 2 at a time, turning over once, until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes total per batch. Transfer to a cutting board and cut in half.

CORN 'N' SQUASH QUESADILLAS



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Grilled vegetables give these quesadillas their distinctive flair, while cumin and jalapeno peppers add a little zip. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
2 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise
1/2 small sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10 minutes; turn. Place the squash, onion and jalapenos on grill; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side. When vegetables are cool enough to handle, remove corn from the cobs, chop the squash and onion, and seed and chop the jalapenos. Place in a large bowl., Stir in the basil, oregano, garlic, salt and cumin. Place 1/2 cup filling on 1 side of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold tortillas over filling. In a large cast-iron skillet or griddle, cook quesadillas in oil over medium heat until heated through, 1-2 minutes on each side. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh ingredients: Use fresh corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro for the best flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you cut the corn kernels off the cob more easily.
  • Don't overcook the quesadillas: Cook the quesadillas just until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Serve the quesadillas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or any other toppings you like.
  • Make ahead: You can make the quesadillas ahead of time and reheat them in the oven or microwave when you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Grilled Monterey Jack and Corn Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. They're perfect for a summer party or a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.

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