Mini Cheese Quesa-dita Recipe
Plain or with ground beef, Served with rice
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Ingredients
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Quesa-Dita
Rice
Method
Quesa-Dita Preparation
- 1
- 2
Assemble the Quesa-Dita
On one half of each flour tortilla, sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Add a spoonful of the cooked ground beef on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- 3
Cook the Quesa-Dita
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the folded tortillas one at a time and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil if necessary.
- 4
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve immediately.
Rice Preparation
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 6
Fluff and Serve
Remove from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork before serving alongside the quesadilla.