Description
Learn how to make a delicious Cheese Quesadilla right at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or a kid-friendly meal, this stovetop quesadilla is filled with melty cheese and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas:
- 2 large flour tortillas
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
Butter or Oil:
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add half of the butter or oil.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly. Top with the second tortilla.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden, flip carefully, and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it rest for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- You can customize by adding cooked chicken, sautéed onions, or peppers for extra flavor.
- Swap flour tortillas for whole wheat or gluten-free options if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
