3 fresh chile peppers, such as poblanos -- any
variety may be used, according to your tolerance for heat
4
(12-inch) large flour tortillas
3 cups (3/4 pound brick) smoked
cheddar (recommended: Cabot brand, shredded)
1 cup store bought
salsa verde, available on chip and snack aisle or in Mexican food
section
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
cilantro leaves
Heat a grill pan over high heat. Place whole
chiles on grill and char all over. about 10 minutes. Remove from
heat and split chiles. Scrape away seeds with a spoon and slice.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium
high heat. Char the tortilla and blister it on 1 side, 20 seconds,
then flip tortilla. Cover half of the tortilla with cheese and
chilies, then fold over. Press down gently with spatula.
Cook quesadilla 15 seconds more on each side, transfer
to a cutting board. Repeat. Pile up 2 completed quesadillas at a
time and cut into 3 generous wedges. The yield will be 12 pieces
from 4 quesadillas. Serve slices on a large platter with small
dishes of salsa verde and sour cream for topping. Garnish the
platter and toppings with chopped cilantro.