Make Ahead Quesadillas
A few friends of mine are visiting and I wanted to make some Quesadillas (No meat). Ordinarily, I would make them, keep them covered in tin foil and serve hot in a few minutes. However, this time, I need to pick up my friends at the airport which would be a ~2 hour return journey. I was wondering at what point should I pause my recipe to go pick them up and resume.
I wanted to get as much prepared before hand so I can serve immediately after we return home. If I fry vegetables, tortilla, layer cheese and keep them ready to fry, would that be OK?
Best Answer
Yes, that sounds like a great way to do it!
Prepare all of the components ahead of time, assemble the quesadillas, and stash them in the refrigerator.
When you return home with your guests, all you need to do it warm and serve.
The only real consideration is the moisture content of your veggies. You may not want to include them inside the tortilla during the fridge testing period of they are in danger of making the tortilla soggy. It probably won't be an issue, but it's something to consider. You can always cook up the veg and keep them in the fridge separately from the quesadillas until you are ready to heat.
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Can quesadillas be made in advance?
These vegetarian breakfast quesadillas are packed with flavor and protein. For an easy morning treat, make these ahead of time and freeze, then microwave or heat them in a frying pan when you're ready to eat. Heating in a frying pan will give them a crispier finish.How do you make Premake quesadillas?
To Make Ahead and FreezeAssemble the quesadillas and wrap individually in plastic. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze on the sheet until the quesadillas are firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.How do you keep quesadillas warm for a party?
If you are feeding a large group, keep the quesadillas warm in a 300-degree oven on a baking sheet until ready to serve.Do quesadillas reheat well?
If you already used the oven to reheat your quesadillas, you can leave them there (or pop them back in) and turn the heat down to 300 degrees Fahrenheit until everyone's ready to eat. This temperature is gentle enough to keep the quesadillas crunchy and heated throughout without causing them to burn.Mexican Quesadillas (Easy Freezer Meals)
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