ery First Night Firework Quesadillas with Strawberry–Lime Pico & Chili-Lime Crema

"Create a quick, party-shareable main called The Very First Night Firework Quesadillas with Strawberry–Lime Pico & Chili-Lime Crema, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘The Very First Night.’ Vibe: electric, confetti-bright, late-night easy.Core (quesadillas): 8 medium flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded pepper jack + low-moisture mozzarella (50/50); 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken or 1½ cups black beans (rinsed); 1 small red bell pepper (thin strips); 2 scallions (sliced); 1 Tbsp butter + 1 Tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp chili powder; zest of 1 lime; pinch salt.Strawberry–lime pico: 1½ cups diced strawberries; ¼ cup very finely diced red onion; 1 small jalapeño (minced, seeds to taste); juice of 1 lime; 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro; pinch salt; tiny pinch sugar if berries are tart.Chili-lime crema: ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1–2 tsp hot sauce or chili crisp; 1 tsp lime juice; pinch salt.Method: Stir pico ingredients; rest 10 min. Mix crema; set aside. In a small bowl, mash butter with oil, chili powder, lime zest, pinch salt (your ‘firework’ spread). Heat a large skillet over medium. Brush one side of a tortilla with chili-lime butter; place buttered-side down, sprinkle cheese, chicken or beans, pepper strips, scallions; top with more cheese and a second tortilla (butter the outside). Cook 2–3 min/side until deep golden and melty; repeat (keep finished quesadillas warm in a 250°F oven).Serve: cut into wedges; top with spoonfuls of strawberry–lime pico and drizzle of crema; lime wedges alongside.Include: yield 4 quesadillas (16–20 wedges); total time ~25 minutes; exact ingredient amounts; step-by-step with melt/crisp cues; stovetop or griddle notes.Swaps: gluten-free (GF tortillas), vegetarian (black beans only), dairy-free (DF cheese + DF yogurt), extra-protein (add cooked shrimp), kid-mild (skip jalapeño). Air-fryer option: assemble, brush lightly, 370°F ~6–8 min, flip once.Plating: golden wedges with glossy red strawberry ‘confetti’ and a pale crema swirl—neon, first-night sparkle, fully home-kitchen accessible"

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Ignite your late-night party with bold, melty quesadillas packed with spicy chicken or black beans, electric chili-lime butter, and confetti-bright strawberry–lime pico. Finished with a tangy chili-lime crema, these golden wedges are bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors—easy, shareable, and perfect for that first-night sparkle. Ready in 25 minutes, stovetop or air fryer-friendly!

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Name: ery First Night Firework Quesadillas with Strawberry–Lime Pico & Chili-Lime Crema
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 medium flour tortillas (GF tortillas for gluten-free); 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese; 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (or 1½ cups rinsed black beans for vegetarian); 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp chili powder; Zest of 1 lime; Pinch of salt Strawberry–Lime Pico:; 1½ cups diced strawberries; ¼ cup very finely diced red onion; 1 small jalapeño, minced (seeds to taste; omit for kid-friendly); Juice of 1 lime; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; Pinch salt; Tiny pinch sugar (optional, if berries are tart) Chili-Lime Crema:; ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (use dairy-free yogurt for DF); 1–2 tsp hot sauce or chili crisp; 1 tsp lime juice; Pinch salt

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