How to Make Pear, Caramelized Onion, and Brie Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quesadillas are a beloved dish in many households, loved for their simplicity and versatility. The classic combination of oozy, melted cheese and crispy tortilla is always a hit, but why not take it up a notch with some unexpected and delicious toppings?

One such unique and utterly delightful variation is the Pear, Caramelized Onion, and Brie Quesadilla. This recipe takes the traditional quesadilla to a whole new level with the addition of sweet, juicy pears, savory caramelized onions...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package flour tortillas
  • cooking spray
  • 6 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 ripe d'Anjou pears, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 10-inch quesadillas

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in honey, thyme, salt, and pepper; continue to cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Add pears and cook until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and top with 1/4 of the Brie. Add 1/4 of the onion-pear mixture and cover with a second tortilla. Weigh down quesadilla with a smaller skillet or plate and cook until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas, Brie cheese, and onion-pear mixture. Slice quesadillas into wedges, or wrap in foil to take along for a picnic.
  • Nutrition

    488 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 760mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 194mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 363mg