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Cheese Quesadilla
This easy cheese quesadilla recipe is a classic combination of a crispy, buttery flour tortilla and gooey melted cheese. Simply the best!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Calories: 570 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Chihuahua are great options)
For serving
- guacamole
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Layer half of each tortilla with 1 cup of shredded cheese each and fold it over.
- Cook the quesadillas in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the cheese has fully melted and they are golden brown. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or your favorite salsa.
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Notes
- Tortillas: I used large 10-inch flour tortillas, sometimes called "burrito size" tortillas, but you can use any size to make it the right portion for you. You can also use corn or almond flour tortillas if you prefer.
- Cheese: I used shredded Monterey Jack cheese, but you can use your favorite melting cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack. To make this using a more traditional Mexican cheese, use queso Oaxaca (quesillo), Chihuahua, or Asadero. These cheeses melt easily and have a gorgeous, luxurious stretch. You can find these varieties in most Hispanic grocery stores or many larger U.S. supermarkets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1189mg
(50%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
932IU
(19%)
Calcium
655mg
(66%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1189mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 932IU | 19% |
| Calcium | 655mg | 66% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.