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Taco Bell Quesadilla (Copycat Recipe)

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Recreate the nostalgic flavors of Taco Bell’s quesadilla in your own kitchen with this easy copycat recipe, featuring a creamy jalapeño sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
  • 2 tbsp minced pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • Optional: a dash of hot sauce
  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (or Monterey Jack + Cheddar)
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (or steak)
  • Butter or oil for the skillet

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, jalapeño juice, pickled jalapeños, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and hot sauce to create the creamy jalapeño sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
  3. Begin Assembling the Quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese over it.
  4. Add the Chicken or Steak: Add the cooked chicken (or steak) on top of the cheese, then drizzle some of the creamy jalapeño sauce over the chicken.
  5. Finish the Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken and top with the second tortilla.
  6. Cook the First Side: Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Flip and Crispen: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side until golden and crispy.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the skillet, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve with extra creamy jalapeño sauce on the side.

Notes

Pair with a fresh side salad, guacamole, or tortilla chips. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/taco-bell-quesadilla-copycat-recipe-2/

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