Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa

Dive into a bold fusion of flavors with these Blue Cheese Onion Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa—a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite! Velvety blue cheese marries perfectly with stretchy mozzarella, while caramelized red onions add a sweet-savory depth that elevates every bite. Paired with a refreshing papaya salsa made from juicy, ripe papaya, crisp red bell pepper, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro, this recipe offers the ultimate sweet-and-savory harmony. Perfect for a quick 35-minute meal or as a show-stopping appetizer, these quesadillas are crisped to golden perfection in a butter-olive oil blend. Serve them hot, sliced into wedges, and let the vibrant salsa bring a tropical flair to your plate. Whether you're hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a midweek indulgence, this dish is destined to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 100 grams Blue cheese
• 100 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Papaya
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the papaya salsa: Peel and dice the papaya into small cubes. Finely dice the red bell pepper. Chop the cilantro.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the diced papaya, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, half the salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Step 3

Prepare the filling: Thinly slice the red onion. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a small bowl, crumble the blue cheese and mix it with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Assemble the quesadillas: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture evenly over half the tortilla. Top with some sautéed onions. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to create a semicircle.

Step 6

Cook the quesadillas: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more butter and oil as needed.

Step 7

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with a generous scoop of papaya salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1472.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2017.0

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 211.9mg	0%
Sodium 5506.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 69.5g
Protein 66.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24.5IU	0%
Calcium 1726.5mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2155.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 37.3%