Author Notes
This caprese quesadilla stuffed with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil is the perfect way to spice up a Mexican favorite —Melissa | Bits of Umami
Ingredients
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4 pieces
tortillas
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8 ounces
Mozzarella
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12 pieces
basil
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5 pieces
roma tomatoes
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2 teaspoons
balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
pepper
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1 piece
garlic clove
Directions
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Mix 3 chopped tomatoes, about 6 basil leaves, garlic, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
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Heat skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Once melted, place tortilla in skillet and top with 1 sliced tomato (remove seeds first), half mozzarella, and about 3 basil leaves. Top with other tortilla.
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At this point it is probably about time to flip. Press the quesadilla down with your spatula to get everything to stick together. Flip!
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown and cheese is all melty.
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Remove and repeat for other quesadilla.
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Remove from pan and top with chopped balsamic tomatoes.
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