Description
This Cheese Quesadilla recipe delivers a perfect balance of gooey, melty cheese and golden, crispy flour tortillas. Easy to prepare on the stovetop with simple ingredients, it makes for a quick and delicious snack or meal served with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo. Optional fillings like cooked onions can add a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese)
- 4 tablespoons butter
For Serving
- Sour cream
- Guacamole (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Pico de gallo (optional)
Optional Fillings
- Cooked onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat to prepare for cooking the quesadilla.
- Butter the Tortilla: Spread butter evenly on one side of a flour tortilla. This will help achieve a golden, crispy texture during cooking.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place the buttered side down onto the hot skillet. Evenly sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the tortilla. If using optional fillings like cooked onions, add them on top of the cheese without overfilling to ensure easy flipping.
- Fold the Quesadilla: Carefully fold the tortilla in half with the buttered side facing up, enclosing the cheese and fillings inside.
- Cook First Side: Let the quesadilla cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, approximately 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 2–3 minutes.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for one minute. Then, cut into wedges using kitchen scissors, a pizza cutter, or a sharp knife for easy serving.
Notes
- Use a good melting cheese blend like cheddar and Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend for the best gooey texture.
- Do not overfill with cheese or additional fillings to allow for easy flipping without spilling.
- Butter on the tortilla helps achieve a crisp, golden exterior for perfect quesadillas.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo for added flavor and freshness.
- Letting the quesadilla rest for a minute before cutting helps the cheese set slightly, preventing it from oozing out excessively.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 752 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
