Jul 17 2026
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Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Fishbones
Time15m
Serves2

Crispy flour tortilla filled with jack cheese, cooked crisp and served with salsa and sour cream

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortilla

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Place one flour tortilla in the skillet, then sprinkle half of the shredded jack cheese evenly over the tortilla.

  3. 3

    Top with Tortilla

    Cover the cheese with the second tortilla and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

  4. 4

    Flip and Cook

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and add the remaining tablespoon of butter or oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.

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