Description
This Cheese Quesadilla has the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. Filled with ooey-gooey melted cheese and customized with your favorite toppings, these vegetarian quesadillas are a crowd favorite. Plus, ready to serve in just a few minutes!
Ingredients
For the quesadillas:
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 2 medium flour tortillas (8-inches in diameter)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterrey Jack cheese)
For serving (optional):
- cilantro, chopped
- sour cream
- jalapeno pepper, sliced
- lime wedges
- guacamole and/or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Heat the butter on a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until it starts to bubble.
- Place one tortilla in the pan and evenly sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with remaining tortilla.
- Cook until the bottom tortilla is crispy and golden brown and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until the other side is crispy and golden brown too, about 2 minutes.
- Remove quesadilla from the pan and transfer onto a plate. Slice into 6 even triangles.
- Serve with your favorite toppings (such as sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges) and your favorite dips (guacamole and/or salsa) on the side, if desired.
Notes
How to store: Once the cheese quesadillas have cooled to room temperature, transfer them into an airtight container in between layers of parchment paper to divide them, if necessary.
How to reheat: Reheat leftover quesadillas in an ungreased skillet over medium-low heat until the cheese is melty and gooey and the tortillas are crispy. You can also reheat in a 425F preheated oven for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through, or in the air fryer at 400F for about 3-5 minutes until hot and crispy.
How to freeze: Divide the quesadillas into your preferred serving sizes and seal in freezer bags or an airtight container. You can reheat directly from frozen by baking at 400℉ for 25-30 minutes until heated through and crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican