Mexican Cheese Quesadillas (Printable)
Crispy tortillas with melted cheese and savory fillings, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Tortillas
01 - 4 large flour tortillas
→ Cheese
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Optional Fillings
04 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms
06 - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
07 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
08 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
→ For Serving
10 - Sour cream
11 - Fresh salsa
12 - Guacamole
13 - Fresh cilantro
# How-To:
01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 3/4 cup shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla, then add your choice of optional fillings. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
03 - Place the filled tortilla onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
04 - Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden brown and crispy.
05 - Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Let cool briefly, then cut into wedges. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
06 - Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Crispy on the outside with gooey melted cheese in every single bite
- Endless filling possibilities mean you never get bored
- Ready in minutes when you need food fast
02 -
- Medium heat is key because high heat burns the tortilla before the cheese melts
- Press gently with your spatula to help the cheese bond everything together
03 -
- Mix a little cumin or chili powder into your cheese for extra depth
- Let the quesadilla rest for one minute before cutting so the cheese sets slightly