Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed above to ensure you have everything you need to make the quesadilla.
- 2
Preheat Pan
Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and allow it to warm up for about 2-3 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Assemble Quesadilla
Take one flour tortilla and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of the tortilla. Add 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the cheddar. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to cover the cheese.
- 4
Cook Quesadilla
If using, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil or butter to the preheated pan. Carefully place the assembled quesadilla in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
- 5
Flip Quesadilla
Using a spatula, gently flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until it is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- 6
Remove and Cut
Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the pan and let it sit for a minute. Cut it into wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Serving
- 7
Serve with Dips
Serve the quesadilla warm with salsa, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro on the side for dipping.