Mexican Cheese Quesadillas (Printable)
Crispy tortillas with melted cheese and your favorite fillings, ready in just 20 minutes.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
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 per side, pressing gently, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
04 - Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Let cool briefly, then cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They come together faster than you can decide what to watch on Netflix
- The combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack creates this perfect melt that is gooey without being greasy
02 -
- I once tried to pack a quesadilla with too many fillings and the whole thing fell apart when I flipped it, now I keep the filling layer thin
- A dry skillet works better than one with oil, the tortilla fries up perfectly without getting greasy or soggy
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded, it melts so much better
- Place a second skillet on top like a press for the most even cooking and maximum crispiness