Super Quick Shrimp and Green Chile Quesadillas

Name: Super Quick Shrimp and Green Chile Quesadillas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup guacamole).
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 8 flour tortillas (8 inches); 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 2 tablespoons salsa; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 4 servings (1/2 cup guacamole).

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, shrimp, green chiles and green onions. Place half 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.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado with salsa and garlic salt. Serve with quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts

1 quesadilla with 2 tablespoons guacamole: 676 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 178mg cholesterol, 1186mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g protein.

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