Jul 14 2026
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Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Double T Diner
Time30m
Serves4

Served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla

Salsa

Guacamole

Sour Cream

Method

Quesadilla Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Tortilla

    Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.

  3. 3

    Top with Tortilla

    Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, pressing down gently.

  4. 4

    Cook Quesadilla

    Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.

  5. 5

    Flip Quesadilla

    Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and add the remaining olive oil if necessary. Cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

  6. 6

    Slice and Serve

    Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Salsa Preparation

  1. 7

    Chop Ingredients

    Finely chop the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

  2. 8

    Mix Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 9

    Chill Salsa

    Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Guacamole Preparation

  1. 10

    Mash Avocado

    Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.

  2. 11

    Mix Ingredients

    Add lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to the avocado. Mash together until creamy but still slightly chunky.

  3. 12

    Serve Guacamole

    Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl.

Sour Cream Preparation

  1. 13

    Prepare Sour Cream

    Sour cream is ready to serve as is. Place it in a small serving bowl.

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