Quesadilla recipe served on a plate, by V. Mertz
Jul 13 2026
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Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by V. Mertz
Time30m
Serves4

A tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients, grilled to perfection.

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Seasoning

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fillings

    In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, and black beans. Add ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese

    In a separate bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Assembling the Quesadilla

  1. 3

    Layer the Ingredients

    Place one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle a layer of the cheese mixture over the tortilla, followed by a layer of the prepared filling. Add another layer of cheese on top of the filling and then place another tortilla on top.

Cooking the Quesadilla

  1. 4

    Heat the Pan

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Carefully place the assembled quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the quesadilla and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 6

    Slice and Serve

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

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