Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Cheese Quesadilla
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 1 quesadilla
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch); 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Mexican · Main course · 11 min total

Cheese Quesadilla recipe videos

A classic Mexican-inspired quick meal: crispy tortilla filled with melted cheese, perfect for a snack or light lunch.

5
min prep

6
min cook

1
servings

580
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and let melt.
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border.
Top with the second tortilla. Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula. Add remaining butter to skillet and cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board. Let cool for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra flavor, add cooked chicken, black beans, or sautéed peppers before adding the top tortilla.
Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
To keep warm, place in a 200°F oven while making additional quesadillas.

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