Quick Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

cheese quesadilla on a cooling rach garnished with jalapeno, cilantro, and sour cream.

5 from 11 votes

This 4 ingredient cheese quesadilla is so simple yet so delicious! This classic recipe is perfect as an appetizer or even a meal - it is sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican Inspired

Servings: quesadilla

Calories: 641kcal

Author: Britney

Equipment

1 Frying Pan
1 Spatula

Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Butter
2 Flour Tortillas
¾ cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese Mix

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil and butter.
Once the butter has melted, add one tortilla to the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of the tortilla then place the second tortilla on top of the cheese.
Allow the bottom tortilla to form crisp edges, about 4 minutes, then flip the quesadilla over with a spatula. Continue to cook until edges become crispy, about 3 minutes.
Place on a plate and serve with your favorite toppings or eat it by itself!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Cooking your cheese quesadilla in butter gives it the perfect crispy golden brown outside you're going for! Make sure not to turn your burner up too high! Keep it on medium so that you don't burn your butter.
Don't use too much cheese! Be sure to keep the cheese away from the edges of your tortilla. When your cheese starts melting, it will expand and start to overflow into your pan.
Add some meat! Make these into Mexican style chicken quesadillas by adding some shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken.
Add a little seasoning! Some of my favorite seasonings to add to quesadillas are taco seasoning blend!
I 10/10 do not recommend cooking your tortilla in the microwave. Not only will this cause a soggy quesadilla and your cheese will not melt evenly.
I highly recommend using a nonstick skillet to prevent the tortilla from sticking to the pan!

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