Quesadilla Recipe
Large flour tortilla filled & grilled with Monterey cheese. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo & sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the pico de gallo by mixing diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Grate the Cheese
Grate the Monterey Jack cheese using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Assemble the Quesadilla
Place the large flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread half of the grated Monterey Jack cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
- 4
Fold and Grill
Fold the tortilla in half over the cheese. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- 5
Flip the Quesadilla
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and grill the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
Serving
- 6
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut it into wedges and serve with chopped lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side.
