Easy Quesadilla Recipe
Crispy on the outside, gooey in the center, this easy quesadilla recipe comes together in minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1
Ingredients 8
- 2 6-inch flour tortillas (per 1 serving*)
- ¼ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Colby jack cheese**
- 2 tablespoons pico de gallo (aka fresh salsa)
- 2 pinches salt
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Other filling items: cooked chicken, cooked ground beef (or plant-based crumbles), black beans, canned corn, avocado, green onions, chopped cilantro , etc.
- To serve: sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, avocado crema , lime crema , salsa, guacamole , chipotle sauce , etc.
Method 3
- 01
Place half the shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and 1 pinch salt in half of a tortilla, along with any other filling items (be careful not to overstuff). Fold it over to make a half circle. Repeat with the other tortilla.
- 02
Heat a stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and crisp, pressing gently with a spatula while cooking.
- 03
Slice into 4 or 6 wedges and serve immediately with dipping sauces.
Provenance
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