Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled flour tortilla with melted cheese and your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla & Cheese
Meat (Optional)
Vegetables (Optional)
Condiments
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and chop the vegetables as needed. If using meat, ensure it is cooked and shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking Quesadilla
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat until melted and hot.
- 3
Assemble Quesadilla
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add your choice of meat, bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the toppings.
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
Place a second tortilla on top. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula.
- 5
Finish Cooking
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until it is golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it sit for a minute before slicing.
Serving
- 6
Slice and Serve
Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
