Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLocal TacoCheese Quesadilla Recipe

Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time20m
Serves2

12” tortillas, cheddar jack cheese, served w/sour cream, lettuce, pico

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo.

  2. 2

    Grate the Cheese

    Using a box grater, grate 1 cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat the Pan

    Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm up for about 2 minutes.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    Place one tortilla in the skillet. Evenly sprinkle half of the grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on the tortilla. Top with the second tortilla.

  3. 5

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

  4. 6

    Remove and Slice

    Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then cut into wedges.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Quesadilla

    Serve the quesadilla wedges on a plate with a side of sour cream, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo.

  2. 8

    Enjoy!

    Dig in and enjoy your delicious cheese quesadilla!

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