Sep 04 2026
RestaurantsBarracuda Taco Stand | MexicanQuesadilla + Chips Recipe

Quesadilla + Chips Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

served with our red salsa, add meat or veggies +$1.25

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla

Method

Quesadilla

  1. 1

    Prepare optional fillings

    If adding meat, warm 4–6 oz cooked shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat with a pinch of salt and pepper until heated through (about 2–3 minutes). If adding vegetables, thinly slice 1/2 small onion and 1/2 bell pepper, sauté in 1 tsp oil over medium-high heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes. Set fillings aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot (about 2 minutes).

  3. 3

    Spread 1/2 tbs butter evenly over one side of each tortilla (butter side will be outer side for toasting).

  4. 4

    Place one tortilla butter-side-down in the skillet. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1/2" border.

  5. 5

    Distribute any optional fillings (about 2–3 oz warm shredded chicken or 1/3 cup sautéed vegetables) evenly over the cheese, still leaving a small border so the quesadilla seals.

  6. 6

    Top with the second tortilla, butter-side-up. Press down gently with a spatula to compact.

  7. 7

    Cook 2–3 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook the other side 1.5–2 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted. If cheese is slow to melt, reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet for 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 1 minute. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 6 wedges. Keep warm while plating.

Chips & Salsa

  1. 9

    Portion 2 cups of corn tortilla chips into a small serving bowl or plate.

  2. 10

    Spoon 1/2 cup red salsa into a ramekin or small bowl. Place alongside the chips and quesadilla wedges. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

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