Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco ShopCheese Quesadilla Recipe

Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

served with apple sauce or yogurt & orange slices

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sides

Method

Preparing the Quesadilla

  1. 1

    Heat the Pan

    Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and let it preheat for about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Butter the Tortilla

    Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each flour tortilla.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    Place one tortilla, buttered side down, in the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla.

  4. 4

    Top with Second Tortilla

    Place the second tortilla on top of the cheese, buttered side up.

  5. 5

    Cook the Quesadilla

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

  6. 6

    Finish Cooking

    Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side, until it is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  7. 7

    Remove and Slice

    Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut into wedges.

Preparing the Sides

  1. 8

    Prepare Apple Sauce

    In a small bowl, serve the apple sauce as a side for dipping.

  2. 9

    Serve Yogurt

    Place yogurt in a serving bowl for an additional creamy side.

  3. 10

    Cut Orange Slices

    Slice fresh oranges into wedges and arrange them on the plate.

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