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Blooming Carne Asada Quesadilla Ring

Wisconsin Cheese Blooming Carne Asada Quesadilla Ring Recipe
Active Time
1.5 Hours
Servings
8-10

Ingredients

Avocado Cream:

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Colby-Monterey Jack can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Combine the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, chipotle chili pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, orange juice and lime juice in a bowl. Pour marinade into a large sealable plastic bag. Add steak; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning occasionally.
  2. Remove steak from marinade. Discard marinade. Warm remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into meat reads 145°F. Transfer steak to a cutting board; tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against the grain. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Place a 3-inch bowl into the center of pan.
  4. Combine the steak, corn and tomatoes in a large bowl. Cut tortillas in half. Top each half with heaping tablespoon of colby jack and 1/4 cup of steak filling. Roll up each tortilla into a cone shape, starting with the cut edge.
  5. Arrange 14-16 cones in a single layer around the bowl, pointing ends inward. Sprinkle with 1 cup colby jack. Repeat step, layering the remaining cones and colby jack.
  6. Remove bowl from the center. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tortilla edges are golden brown. Cool slightly. Carefully transfer quesadilla ring to a 12-inch serving platter.

Avocado Cream:

  1. Meanwhile, place the avocado cream ingredients into a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. Place a serving bowl into the center of quesadilla ring. Spoon in avocado cream. Garnish with cilantro.

Recipe Tip

Avoid touching face when handling jalapeno peppers. Consider wearing gloves, as oils may burn skin.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Meister Muscoda Mayhem Colby Jack is a natural semi-soft cheese with a serious punch. A blend of habanero, jalapeno, and chipotle peppers brings bold heat and depth, making it the perfect match for this recipe. The cheese melts like a dream, while the spicy kick stands up to the savory beef. Want to cool things down? Serve with avocado cream to balance the heat.

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