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Corn and Black Bean Cheese Quesadillas

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican Vegetarian 🥦

Corn and Black Bean Cheese Quesadillas balance creamy melted Monterey Jack with a gentle sweet-heat from brown sugar and red pepper flakes. The black beans and corn add hearty texture and a subtle sweetness, making these ideal for weeknight dinners, casual get-togethers, or game-day snacks. Serve hot off the skillet for a crisp tortilla and a gooey, flavorful filling.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Corn and Black Bean Cheese Quesadillas
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in beans and corn, then add salsa, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; mix well.

  4. 4

    Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Melt about 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  7. 7

    Place a tortilla in the skillet.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with 1/4 of the Monterey Jack cheese, then top with 1/4 of the bean mixture.

  9. 9

    Place another tortilla on top; cook until the bottom is golden, then carefully flip and cook until the other side is golden.

  10. 10

    Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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