Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMaloQuesadilla Recipe

Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time1h
Serves6

cheese blend in a large house made flour tortilla, with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo

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Ingredients

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Tortilla

Garnishes

Method

Tortilla Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Tortilla Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Oil and Water

    Add vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a soft dough.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Roll Out the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle using a rolling pin.

  5. 5

    Cook the Tortillas

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside.

Cheese Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Cheese Blend

    In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and softened cream cheese. Mix until well blended.

  2. 7

    Fill the Tortilla

    Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Spread a generous amount of the cheese blend on one half of the tortilla.

  3. 8

    Fold and Cook

    Fold the tortilla in half over the cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.

  4. 9

    Repeat

    Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and cheese blend.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Quesadilla

    Slice the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.

  2. 11

    Add Garnishes

    Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.

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