Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Ingredients
Shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and set aside. If using, chop the cooked chicken, bell peppers, and onion into small pieces.
2
Heat Pan
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat until melted.

3
Assemble Quesadilla
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add any optional ingredients (chicken, peppers, onions) on top of the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Top with a second tortilla.
4
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula, adding the remaining olive oil or butter if needed. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.

5
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it sit for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.