Brie Quesadillas with Pear and Sweet Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package flour tortillas
• cooking spray
• 6 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 ripe d'Anjou pears, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Step 1

Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions slowly until they’re soft and translucent, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Then stir in the honey, thyme, salt, and pepper, and keep cooking until the onions turn a beautiful golden brown—this usually takes another 10 minutes or so. Toss in the pears and cook just until they soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Once everything looks good, take the pan off the heat and set it aside.

Step 2

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle a quarter of the Brie over it. Spoon on some of the onion and pear mixture, then top it with another tortilla. To help it cook evenly, press down gently with a smaller skillet or a plate. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp. Flip it over and cook the other side the same way.

Step 3

Keep going with the rest of the tortillas, Brie, and filling until you’ve made all your quesadillas. Once they’re done, slice them into wedges or wrap them in foil if you’re planning to take them on the go. Enjoy!