*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Crab Quesadillas

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  c             Unsalted butter
     1/4  c             Vegetable oil
   1      cl            Garlic -- minced
     1/2  md            Onion -- finely chopped
   1                    Poblano chili
   1      lb            Lump crab meat -- fresh cooked
     1/4  c             Mayonnaise
     1/2  ts            Salt
   1      tb            Fresh cilantro -- minced
  12                    Flour tortillas (10")
   1 1/2  c             Jalapeno jack cheese -- grated
                        Salsa

Place the butter and oil in a medium saucepan and heat over low heat
until the butter is melted. Pour all but 2 tb mixture into a small
cup and add the garlic and onion to the pan. Saute over medium-high
heat until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the chili, crab, mayonnaise, salt,
and cilantro. Mix well. To soften the tortillas, place them on a
heated grill or skillet for about 15 seconds on one side, then turn.
Brush one side with the butter-oil mixture, turn the tortilla over
and spread the crab mixture on one half of the tortilla, and top with
1 tb grated cheese.

Repeat until all the tortillas are filled. At this point, the
quesadillas can either be sauteed or finished in the oven. If
sauteing, heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook for about 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. Or preheat
the oven to 375°F and bake on a cookie sheet until the tops are
golden, about 5 minutes. Cut into quarters and serve.


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