Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLocal TacoQuesadilla Recipe

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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Tortilla

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Toppings

    Shred the lettuce and prepare the pico de gallo. Set aside.

Cooking the Quesadilla

  1. 2

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.

  2. 3

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle half of the shredded Cheddar Jack cheese evenly over the tortilla in the skillet.

  3. 4

    Top with Second Tortilla

    Place the second tortilla on top of the cheese-covered tortilla.

  4. 5

    Cook Until Golden

    Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla.

  5. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese has melted.

Serving

  1. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo on the side.

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