Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese quesadillas are a deliciously simple dish that combines crispy tortillas with gooey, melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these crowd-pleasers can be customized with various fillings to suit your taste. Enjoy them as a quick snack or a satisfying meal paired with salsa and sour cream for an extra kick!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp unsalted butter or olive oil
- Salsa (optional, for serving)
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather tortillas, cheeses, butter/oil, and any optional toppings.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter/oil until sizzling.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one side. Fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip it using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve with salsa or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg