Super-Quick Shrimp & Green Chili Quesadillas Recipe

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If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Swap in shredded rotisserie chicken for shrimp for another fun option. —Angie Ressa, Cheney, Washington

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Super-Quick Shrimp & Green Chili Quesadillas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 green onions, thinly sliced
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons salsa
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

In a bowl, combine the cheese, shrimp, green chilies and green onions. Place half of the tortillas on a greased griddle; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado with salsa and garlic salt. Serve with quesadillas. Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup guacamole).

Originally published as Super-Quick Shrimp & Green Chili Quesadillas in Taste of Home August/September 2012, p47