Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
1 quesadilla
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Calories
458 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Description
To make this Cheese Quesadilla, melt butter in a skillet, place a tortilla, and spread shredded cheese evenly before topping with a second tortilla. The quesadilla is cooked over medium heat and flipped carefully to cook both sides to a golden crisp while ensuring cheese melts thoroughly. Butter contributes to a crispy surface and richer flavor.
Flour or gluten-free tortillas are recommended for best texture, as corn tortillas may not hold together as well. Various cheeses such as Oaxaca, mozzarella, Mexican, Monterey Jack, or cheddar work well. Freshly shredding block cheese improves melting and texture, though pre-shredded cheese is acceptable.
Store any leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat by warming in a skillet with a bit of butter to restore crispness. This simple cheese quesadilla can be a quick snack, side dish, or light meal, adaptable to different dietary needs using gluten-free tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tortillas
- ⅔ cup cheese shredded
Instructions
- First, add half of the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, place one tortilla down in skillet.
- Arrange shredded cheese in an even layer. Then add the second tortilla on top.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Then carefully flip quesadilla over. Add the second half of butter if needed.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side. Cheese should be fully melted by this point.
- Finally, remove from pan. Use a pizza cutter to slice quesadilla.
Notes
- Use flour or gluten-free tortillas for best results; corn tortillas may not hold as well.
- Choose cheeses like Oaxaca, mozzarella, Mexican, Monterey Jack, or cheddar; freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Butter helps create a crispy exterior; add additional butter if needed when flipping.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet with a little butter to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1quesadilla
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 955mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 466mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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