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Cuban Quesadillas with Caribbean Chow Chow

Prep Time: 40

Cook Time: 10

Serves: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Chow Chow:
• 1 ripe mango, peeled, seeded, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, diced
• 1/2 cup jicama or crisp apple, peeled, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño chili pepper, seeded, minced
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Quesadillas:
• 4 Tbsp. honey mustard
• 8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups finely diced cooked ham
• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped dill pickle
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Swiss Cheese
• 2 Tbsp. butter, divided

Directions

• Combine mango, avocado, jicama, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, lime peel and salt in medium bowl; mix well. Cover and chill while preparing quesadillas.

• Spread honey mustard evenly over 4 tortillas; top with ham, bacon, pickle and cheese. Top each quesadilla with remaining tortillas.

• Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Cook quesadillas one at a time 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into 6 wedges; serve with chow chow.