The Way Of Carlito’s Quesadilla

I’ve been called many names in my life (no jokes here please): Carl, Carlo, Carlos, Carlini, Carlito, and most recently Los – short for Carlos.

I like Carlito – it’s got a nice ring to it. So I decided to name my style of quesadilla after it.

These are super simple and are cooked in the toaster oven in 4 minutes. Plus, I often try to make food that requires very few utensils. In this case, only a fork, knife and dish are required. That means ‘quick’ clean up too!

So, let me show you the Way! (Sorry Mr. Frampton, I did not mean to lyrically rip you off.)

Here are the basic ingredients:

  • Tortillas
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Green Chiles (diced)
  • Cholula Sauce
  • Avocado (optional)
  • Sour Creme (optional)

Thinly slice up the cheddar cheese and place on one side of the tortilla. Back the cheese away from the tortilla edge a bit. That way, when the cheese heats up it wont drip as much inside the toaster oven.

Lay on the diced green chiles, followed by a layer of sliced tomatoes. Add some salt, pepper and Cholula Sauce. That’s it!

Pop in the toaster oven. Set it for toast and 4 minutes. Lookin’ good!

Fold over the back side of the tortilla (towards the tomatoes). Top with Cholula Sauce and slice. If you have it, top with sliced avocados and a dollop of sour creme. Makes it awesome!

So delicious!

Quick, good, and easy! Now you know the ‘Way’ – give ’em a try.

P.S. – If you know Mr. Frampton, please tell Peter hello for me.