5 from 249 votes
Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
This Cheese Quesadilla recipe features melted shredded cheese sandwiched between two tortillas, cooked in butter until golden and crisp on each side. The combination yields a warm, gooey interior contrasted with a slightly crispy exterior. Using shredded block cheese enhances melting quality, while butter adds richness and a crisp texture.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
1
quesadilla
Calories:
458 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 quesadilla
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% 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.