Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla Base
Method
Quesadilla Directions
- 1
Prepare ingredients
Place the tortillas on a clean surface. Measure and set aside the shredded cheese, chopped onion, diced bell pepper, optional chicken, salsa, and sour cream. Have oil ready for cooking.
- 2
Sauté vegetables (and chicken, if using)
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper; sprinkle with 0.25 teaspoon salt. Sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. If including chicken, stir in 0.5 cup cooked shredded chicken and warm through, about 1–2 minutes.
- 3
Assemble the quesadilla
Place one tortilla in the hot skillet (or on a plate if assembling off-heat). Evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over half of the tortilla. Top with the sautéed vegetables (and cooked chicken if using). Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 4
Cook the quesadilla
Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side. Carefully flip halfway through using a spatula.
- 5
Repeat and finish
Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. If using a second tortilla, repeat steps 3 and 4. Let the quesadilla rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with salsa or pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream on the side, if desired.
