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A simple and tasty tortilla "sandwich"- cut in wedges for a perfect light meal or for appetizers!

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 4 min.
 
4 4 10-inch (24 cm) tortillas
4 oz 125 g cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp 30 mL bottled salsa
12 oz 375 g deli Roast Beef or leftover BBQ roast beef, cut into thin strips
1 1 green onion, chopped
½ cup 125 mL shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine cream cheese and salsa. Spread ¼ cream cheese-salsa mixture over entire surface of each tortilla. Top one half of each tortilla with some roast beef strips, green onion and Cheddar cheese. Fold in half and press down gently. Grill about 2 minutes per side or until cheese melts. Cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Garnish with sour cream, guacamole and salsa, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

TIP:  Quesadillas can be baked in single layer on baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes.

Easy BBQ Roast:
Season a sirloin, rib or tenderloin roast and insert meat thermometer. Grill fat side up or cook on a rotisserie over drip pan in closed BBQ over indirect medium heat until desired doneness.

Nutritional Information PER SERVING:
363 Calories
27 g Protein
21 g Fat
15 g Carbohydrates