Summer isn’t gone just yet and I have been enjoying its bounty while it lasts! One thing that I have been really into lately is fruit based salsas and with all of the amazing fresh peaches around these days a peach salsa was definitely on the menu. I kept the peach salsa nice and simple with fresh diced peaches, red pepper, onion, cilantro lime and some chipotle chilies for smoky heat. Although this chipotle peach salsa is great to snack on with tortilla chips it is always fun to use a salsa in another dish and top on my list was to place it in some quesadillas along with plenty of ooey gooey melted cheese! I gave the peaches a nice big dice so there would be large chunks of them just bursting in your mouth as you eat the quesadillas! I have to say that using peaches to make a slasa and then covering it in hot melted cheese is a great way to enjoy them!
These quesadillas are so easy to make and they kind of look like pizzas!
I served the chipotle peach quesadillas along with a simple guacamole for dipping.
Chipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
Smoky and spicy peach salsa quesadilla just bursting with summery freshness!
ingredients
- 2 (6-8 inch) tortillas
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup chipotle peach salsa (see below)
directions
- Heat a pan over medium heat, place a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half of the cheese over the tortilla, followed by the peach salsa, the remaining cheese and tortilla.
- Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Chipotle Peach Salsa
A peach salsa that is the perfect combination of smoky heat and juicy sweetness.
ingredients
- 4 peaches, diced
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo, chopped
- 1/4 cup red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- salt to taste
directions
- Mix everything together and enjoy!
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
September 6, 2013 at 12:11 pmI agree. I'm not giving up on peaches! This looks so delicious!
Tieghan says
September 6, 2013 at 12:20 pmOh I love a good chipotle peach salsa, but stick it in a quesadilla and cover it with cheese? Yeah, now that is an awesome combo!
Dan from Platter Talk says
September 6, 2013 at 1:17 pmBeautiful and delicious looking! Thanks for this great idea and squeezing a little bit more of summer out of this season!!
Maria says
September 6, 2013 at 1:43 pmWe still have peaches! I know what I am making!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
September 6, 2013 at 2:50 pmoh man….
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
September 6, 2013 at 2:53 pmAmazing flavors happening here…fruit salsas are the best! Love that you're still hanging on to summer!
marla says
September 6, 2013 at 2:59 pmI sure want these for lunch!
Julie @ Table for Two says
September 6, 2013 at 3:21 pmgah! i want these for lunch today!! you're making me drool, they're overfilled with amazingness!
Gaby says
September 6, 2013 at 3:40 pmOh snap!!! LOVE this
Olena@iFOODreal says
September 6, 2013 at 4:29 pmThis looks so good, Kevin! And I still can't get over the fact that a guy can cook like you! Marry me!:) Nice to meet you.:)
Theresa says
September 6, 2013 at 5:11 pmlooks amazing! even more reasons to love peaches. your newest follower
Anonymous says
September 6, 2013 at 9:38 pmMade the salsa and the quesadilla today…omg so good (and easy)! thank you!!
naomi says
September 6, 2013 at 11:40 pmThis is tonight's dinner. Period.
Anonymous says
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A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
September 7, 2013 at 1:29 amPeaches are my absolute favorite! That salsa sounds fantastic!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
September 7, 2013 at 1:38 amYum! I'm so making this.
kevin says
September 7, 2013 at 8:57 amAnonymous: If you click on the "Printable Recipe" link above the Ingredients, you can print just the recipe.
Joanne says
September 7, 2013 at 12:05 pmFruity salsas are the best! I especially love the idea of pairing them with some melty cheese…mmm
John Diogenous says
September 7, 2013 at 9:24 pmGreat recipe! I tried this today and it was amazing – a great final grasp on those summer flavors – and just in time for football season!
Wdave says
September 8, 2013 at 7:05 pmDidn't have any peaches But I used Nectarines.
It tasted great but in hindsight I should have roasted the Nectarines a bit and used a bit more of the Adobo sauce that came with the chilis.
Marian (Sweetopia) says
September 8, 2013 at 9:03 pmAhhh! You know, if you ever need a taste tester…