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Oven-Baked Maxi Quesadillas
Giant baked quesadillas filled with ground meat, colorful bell peppers, red onions, garlic, tomato coulis and melted cheddar, all wrapped in two pizza dough sheets. Ideal for appetizers, starters or a main dish on a convivial summer day.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cook the meat until well browned and fully cooked
- • Properly seal the dough edges to prevent leaks
- • Bake until golden without burning
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil carefully to avoid splatters
- • Use kitchen mitts when handling the hot oven and baking sheet
- • Be careful with the sharp knife when chopping vegetables
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