Kimchi Quesadillas

These over-the-top cheesy Kimchi Quesadillas are a deliciously greasy and spicy midnight snack or cocktail party appetizer.

In college, we had a quesadilla maker. I know, it is so easy to make a quesadilla, why did we need another contraption taking up space in our already cramped kitchen? Well, we needed it. It was a big, red, clunky thing that sat tucked away in a cupboard until the weekend, when it came out like clockwork. Late nights, too much homework or too much to drink, you name it and a cheesy quesadilla could make it all better.

Gone are the days of the magical college quesadillas that can solve all my problems, but this one does get pretty close.

The key is the kimchi. It’s sautéed in butter until it’s a little crispy on the edges and the flavor mellows just a bit. Paired with ooey-gooey melty cheese, fresh avocado and cilantro, you really can’t go wrong.

No need for a quesadilla maker though, a skillet will do the trick. Serve these crispy quesadillas with your favorite beer or cocktail for a seriously popular happy hour or late night snack.

Kimchi Quesadillas

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These over-the-top cheesy quesadillas are a deliciously greasy and spicy snack or cocktail party appetizer.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup kimchi, drained, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 avocado, halved, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 4 flour tortillas (6-inches each)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the kimchi and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the edges begin to brown; set aside to cool slightly.
2. Divide the kimchi, cheese, avocado, and cilantro leaves between the four tortillas. Fold each tortilla in half.
3. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add two folded tortillas to the skillet, cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden browned and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Notes

Inspired by Roy Choi’s Recipe

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 217
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 611mg
• Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 19g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 9g
• Cholesterol: 11g

What’s your favorite late-night snack?

Here are a few more Korean inspired late-night snacks…
Tteokbokki from Serious Eats
Korean Snacks from Buzzfeed
Korean Fried Chicken from Eat The Love

Or, snack on my Kimchi Pancake…

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