Special Quesadillas (Shay's PupBox Review)

Anyone from El Centro, CA or Brawley, CA knows what a special quesadilla is. My grandparents lived in Brawley. Whenever the family would go visit, there was no question about it, we would stop at a little mexican place, Nana Dora's, weather it be a pick up order, eat in, or our last stop before getting back on the road. It would be pretty much the end of the world if we didn't (not really but you get the point). If you are ever in the area, STOP THERE! You will not regret it. From the rolled tacos (Taquitos) to the Special Quesadillas and the Homemade Salsa, nothing will let you down! What are Special Quesadillas you may ask? OH LET ME TELL YOU!

Welcome to special quesadilla heaven my friends. Just when you thought fried dough and cheese didn't get any better, well it does. Special quesadillas are puffy dough filled with cheese and fried:) Ya that's right, your mouth is probably watering and your probably asking yourself why you have never had this! Well it's so easy, so get to it!

Print Recipe Here

You Will Need:

2 cups Flour

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

2 TB Butter

3/4 cup Water 

(plus a few extra tablespoons if needed)

1 (8 oz) bag Monterey Jack, Shredded

Oil for frying (24-32 oz.)

Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until combined. 

Slowly add water and mix until dough forms.

Knead in flour until smooth (or mix in mixer for about 2 mins on low).

Place the dough ball in a bowl and cover. Let sit for 20 minutes.

In the mean time, fill a medium size sauce pan with Canola Oil and put over medium heat. 

Let it reach 350 degrees.

Once dough has rested, divide into 4 balls. 

Roll out to 1/8 inch thick and place mounds of cheese on one half. 

Fold the other half on top and cut out into 4 inch circles. (I used a mason jar lid).

If you would like larger ones, cut into 6-10 inch circles.

(The ones at Dora's are about 10 inches if not bigger, I made mini's to make them easier to eat, this recipe made 10 mini's)

 Once all of them are cut out and oil is at 350 degrees, you can start to fry!

About 30 seconds on each side or until they float to the top and are golden brown.

Move them to a paper towel to soak up excess oil.

Top with cilantro and Cotija Cheese if you want:)

Bon Apettit!

On another note, Shay, my adorable Border Collie Puppy got a different trial run "dog goodie" subscription box. A PUP BOX.

She barely let me get through the door with it before trying to tear it open.

                                      

In Shay's first Pup Box (September Box) she received:

Organic Oscar's Organic Lavender Puppy Shampoo (Retail $12.99)

Messy Mutts Chenille Grooming Mitt 

ZiwiPeak 'Good Dog' Treats Lamb Jerky Treats (Retail $6.95)

Patchwork Pet 8" Octopus Squeak Toy (Retail $7.99)

Darford Mega-Bacon Jr. Dog Treat (Retail $2.49)

Superior Farms Pet Provisions 6" Beef Pizzle (Retail $2.99)

Stewart Pro-Treat Freeze Dried Beef Liver Cubes (.45 oz Trial Size)

and

An awesome Training Guide for Shay's Age!

All in all I am happy with what I got but will not be repurchasing because of the price! This truly is an awesome box and I so wish I could afford it. But being a self-supporting college student, it just is not in my price range. But for what you get it's definitely an awesome package. 

The PupBox website is linked up top to check out all that they have to offer. 

They have 4 subscription options.

1 month = $39/ month

3 months = $34/ month

6 months = $29/ month

1 year = $24/ month

PupBox Constantly has coupon codes going on so its easy to get the price down a tad!

I definitely recommend this box if you have the money for it.

The thing I love most about this box is that it is tailor to your dog's specific breed, age, weight and likes and dislikes. Unlike many of the other boxes they specifically go by weight.

I definitely would give this box a try, and if you do, your dog is one lucky pup!

Xoxo

Megan-Noelle