Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla
Salsa
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Method
Quesadilla Preparation
- 1
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add Tortilla
Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- 3
Top with Tortilla
Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, pressing down gently.
- 4
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
- 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
Slice and Serve
Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Salsa Preparation
- 7
- 8
- 9
Chill Salsa
Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Guacamole Preparation
- 10
Mash Avocado
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- 11
- 12
Serve Guacamole
Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl.
Sour Cream Preparation
- 13
Prepare Sour Cream
Sour cream is ready to serve as is. Place it in a small serving bowl.