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Corn and Crab Quesadillas

Creamy seafood and corn put a new spin on quesadillas that are ready in minutes.
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 6 servings
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How-To Make Corn and Crab Quesadillas

Creamy seafood and corn put a new spin on quesadillas that are ready in minutes.
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1package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/3cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
1jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1/2teaspoon pepper
1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1lb chopped cooked crabmeat or imitation crabmeat (2 cups)
6sun-dried tomato or spinach-cilantro flavored flour tortillas (8 to 10 inch)
1tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Serve with...
Sherbet and Melon Sherbet and Melon
Total Time: 15 min
1.In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, corn, cilantro, onions, pimientos, pepper and red pepper. Fold in crabmeat. Spread 2/3 cup of the crabmeat mixture over each tortilla; fold tortilla in half, pressing lightly. Brush both sides of each tortilla with butter.
2.In 12-inch skillet, cook 3 tortillas at a time over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until light brown. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.
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Variation
Need a quick appetizer? Cut the cooked quesadillas into bite-size wedges and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 420 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 20g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 120mg; Sodium 660mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 24Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 20%; Iron 20Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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