Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 quesadillas
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch); 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese; 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional); 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional); 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking; Sour cream and salsa for serving

Mexican · Main course · 20 min total

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Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and customizable ingredients, perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

10
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
Sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions

Lay out 4 tortillas on a work surface. Evenly distribute cheese over each, leaving a small border. Add any optional fillings on top of the cheese.
Place the remaining 4 tortillas on top to form sandwiches.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little butter or oil.
Carefully transfer one quesadilla to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes more.
Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Tips

Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping.
Customize with sautéed vegetables, leftover meat, or different cheeses.
Keep cooked quesadillas warm in a low oven while cooking the rest.

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