Description
Learn how to make a delicious and easy Cheese Quesadilla with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick snack or a light meal, these quesadillas are filled with gooey melted cheese and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, they are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas:
- 2 large flour tortillas
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
Butter or Oil (optional):
- 1 teaspoon butter or oil
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Optionally, add a small amount of butter or oil for extra crispiness.
- Layer Ingredients: Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle shredded cheese over it. Top with the second tortilla.
- Cook: Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and cheese starts melting. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Transfer to a cutting board, let cool for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavors.
- Enhance with cooked chicken, beans, or veggies for a heartier option.
- To achieve crispiness, gently press the quesadilla with a spatula while cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
