Colorful Quesadillas

• 8 ozcream cheese
• 1/4 tspgarlic powder
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 cupred bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cupshredded cheese
• 2 cupsspinach, or 9 ounces frozen, thawed, and squeezed dry

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each tortilla.

4. 4

   Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons bell pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese on one half of each tortilla.

5. 5

   Add spinach: 1/4 cup if using fresh leaves OR 2 tablespoons if using frozen. Fold tortillas in half.

6. 6

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Put 2 folded tortillas in skillet and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove quesadillas from skillet, place on platter and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remainder.

8. 8

   Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve warm.