Recipe: California Dreamin' Quesadillas
Description: Make and share this California Dreamin' Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Ingredients: [{"text": "8 slices bacon, frozen"}, {"text": "8 (10 inch) flour tortillas (white, wheat, spinach)"}, {"text": "8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated"}, {"text": "2 large ripe avocados, peeled and sliced"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon lemon juice"}, {"text": "8 -10 dried figs or 8 -10 apricots, diced"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon smoked paprika"}]
Instructions: Preheat oven to 425&deg;.
Let bacon thaw slightly then dice.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes, or until bacon is browned and crisp.
Remove from oven and blot dry on paper towels.
Lay 4 tortillas on the counter and spread 1/3 cup cheese over each.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup bacon over cheese.
Toss avocado slices in lemon juice, then spread evenly over bacon, followed by the dried fruit.
Sprinkle another 1/3 cup cheese over top and a little smoked paprika.
Slide one of the cheese-covered tortillas onto a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Place one of the remaining tortillas on top.
Press down with a wide spatula to remove any air pockets.
Cover and cook 1-2 minutes, checking frequently, until bottom tortilla is crisp and browned.
Turn over, cover, and cook 1-2 minutes more, or until lightly browned.
Repeat this process for remaining quesadillas.
Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
