Description
This Cheese Quesadilla recipe delivers a perfect balance of gooey, melty cheese and golden, buttery tortillas. Quick to prepare and ideal for a satisfying snack or meal, these quesadillas are easily customizable with optional fillings like cooked onions, and served with classic sides like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadilla Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 4 tablespoons butter
Serving Suggestions
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Pico de gallo
Optional Fillings
- Cooked onions
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat to prepare for cooking the quesadillas evenly.
- Butter one side of the tortilla: Spread butter evenly on one side of a flour tortilla to promote browning and add flavor.
- Place tortilla in skillet: Put the tortilla buttered side down onto the heated skillet.
- Add cheese and fillings: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add any optional fillings, such as cooked onions, on top of the cheese without overfilling to ensure easy flipping.
- Fold the tortilla: Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the cheese, with the buttered side facing upward.
- Cook first side: Let the quesadilla cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip and cook second side: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove and cool: Take the quesadilla off the skillet and let it cool for about a minute to set before cutting.
- Cut into wedges: Use kitchen scissors, a pizza cutter, or a sharp knife to slice the quesadilla into wedges for serving.
Notes
- The key to the perfect cheese quesadilla is achieving that ideal balance of gooey, melty cheese and a crispy, golden tortilla exterior.
- Use a combination of cheeses like cheddar and Monterey Jack for great flavor and meltability.
- Butter the tortilla to ensure a rich, toasty crust.
- Don’t overfill with cheese or additional ingredients to make flipping easier.
- Serve with classic sides like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 752 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
