Jul 14 2026
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Monterrey Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Cantina Locale
Time30m
Serves4

Make Monterrey Quesadilla Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Cheese Filling

Vegetable Filling

Seasoning

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the bell pepper and onion. Finely chop the jalapeño and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cheese Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 4

    Add Seasoning

    Sprinkle cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

Assembling the Quesadilla

  1. 5

    Fill the Tortillas

    Spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture on one half of each tortilla. Top with the sautéed vegetable mixture.

  2. 6

    Fold and Cook

    Fold each tortilla in half and heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Place the folded tortillas in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Serving

  1. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them sit for a minute. Slice them into wedges and serve warm.

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