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Cheese Quesadilla
Incredibly easy this cheese quesadilla is crisp, warm, and extra cheesy. Made in less than 10 minutes and with only two ingredients. This quick meal is perfect for a lunch or family favorite dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas medium size
- 1 cup shredded cheese quesadilla cheese or Monterey Jack
Instructions
- Heat a large comal or skillet over medium heat.
- Place a flour tortilla on the skillet. Allow to heat for 5-10 seconds then flip and heat the other side to help make it pliable.
- Sprinkle cheese on the top of half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over and gently press it down to stay folded.
- Cook the quesadilla for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is toasted and golden-brown.
- Flip the quesadilla over to continue cooking the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and both sides of the tortilla are golden brown.
- Slice and serve with favorite toppings and dipping sauces.
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Notes
- Tortillas: store bought or homemade. If using raw store bought tortillas, they will need to be cooked first before continuing with the recipe.
- Cheese: Queso Quesadilla can be found with other Mexican cheeses in most markets. Can substitute with Monterey Jack.
- Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Make Ahead: Prep ahead of time by making your quesadillas and storing in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet over medium on the stovetop until cheese is melted and tortillas are crisp.
- Freezer: store cooked quesadillas in a large freezer bag, separated by sheets of parchment paper to help prevent them from sticking. Store for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating: reheat cold quesadillas by placing on a warm skillet and cooking until cheese is melted and the tortilla has crisped back up.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
189IU
(4%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.