Cheese Quesadillas
A quick and delicious recipe for crispy cheese quesadillas that can be enjoyed as a meal or snack, featuring a buttery tortilla and melty cheese filling.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas (6-8 inches)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each tortilla.
- Place a tortilla, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the cheese, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before cutting into wedges.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
Notes
For perfect quesadillas, use medium heat, don't overfill with cheese, press gently with a spatula, and consider adding garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best texture.