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Quesadilla

A quesadilla is a corn or flour tortilla folded in half, stuffed with various ingredients that typically include cheese, and that is grilled on a comal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 quesadilla
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: South American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 corn tortilla
  • 1 oz. Oaxaca cheese (or Mozzarella, Cheddar or Monterey cheese), shredded
  • sliced pickled jalapenos
Equipment
  • Comal

Instructions

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  1. Heat a comal or flat cast iron griddle on the stove over medium heat.
  2. Add the tortilla, then the cheese and a few pickled jalapeño pepper (optional).
  3. Fold the tortilla in half (in the form of a half moon), pressing the edges to seal.
  4. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden, and when the cheese melts, turning once.
  5. Serve with guacamole, pico de gallo and refried beans.