Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients needed for the quesadilla including flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and optional ingredients like butter, salsa, sour cream, and jalapeños.
- 2
Heat Pan
Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and let it warm up for about 2 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Assemble Quesadilla
Take one tortilla and place it in the heated skillet. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and any optional ingredients (like jalapeños) on top. Place another tortilla over the cheese to form a sandwich.
- 4
Cook Quesadilla
Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on one side until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. If using butter, spread 1 tablespoon on the top of the quesadilla before flipping.
- 5
Flip Quesadilla
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- 6
Remove and Cut
Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut it into wedges using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Serve the quesadilla warm with optional sides like salsa and sour cream for dipping.