Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsRocio's Mexican KitchenQuesadilla Recipe

Quesadilla Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Kids Menu - Quesadilla Ingredients

Method

Kids Menu - Quesadilla Directions

  1. 1

    Prep and heat

    Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Have the tortillas, cheese, and butter ready.

  2. 2

    Butter tortillas

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each tortilla.

  3. 3

    First tortilla on the pan

    Place one tortilla butter-side-down in the skillet.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the tortilla.

  5. 5

    Top and close

    Top with the second tortilla, butter-side-up, forming a sandwich.

  6. 6

    Cook first side

    Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt, about 2–3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Flip and finish

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted, about 2–3 minutes more.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Remove from heat, let rest briefly, then slice into wedges for easy eating.

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