Mexican Quesadillas with Melted Cheese (Printable)
Crispy tortillas with melted cheese and optional savory fillings, ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Tortillas
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
→ Cheese
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Optional Fillings
04 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms
06 - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
07 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
08 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
→ For Serving
10 - Sour cream
11 - Fresh salsa
12 - Guacamole
13 - Fresh cilantro
# Steps:
01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese blend evenly over half of the tortilla. Layer with your choice of optional fillings if desired. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing gently to seal.
03 - Transfer the filled tortilla to the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully and cook the second side for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is evenly browned.
04 - Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Cut into 3-4 wedges using a sharp knife. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a taco truck
- Endless filling possibilities mean you never get bored
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan or youll end up with soggy tortillas instead of crispy ones
- Letting them rest for 60 seconds after cutting keeps the cheese from running everywhere
03 -
- Use two tortillas with filling in between for easier flipping and more surface area for crispy goodness
- Leftover quesadillas reheat surprisingly well in a toaster oven at 350F for about 5 minutes