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Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Learn how to make a cheese quesadilla using a tortillas, shredded, cheese, and olive oil!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Fat 49
Carbs 51
Protein 31
Yield 1

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 8- inch flour tortillas
  • ¾ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons salsa any kind
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. 
  • When the olive oil is fragrant add a tortilla to the pan and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top the shredded cheese with the second tortilla. 
    a person putting cheese on a tortilla in a pan.
  • Let the bottom tortilla crisp up until golden brown (3-4 minutes) and then carefully flip the quesadilla over with a spatula. Repeat until the second tortilla becomes crispy and golden brown and remove from heat. 
  • Cut the quesadilla into fourths and top the quesadilla with your favorite toppings. 
    quesadillas on a wooden cutting board.

Tips & Notes

  • Other shredded cheeses that work well for cheese quesadillas include mozzarella, Colby Jack, and Mexican-blend cheddar.
  • Feel free to add a cooked protein into your quesadilla such as shredded chicken, beans, beef, or pork.
  • Nutrition information does not include toppings.
  • Air Fryer Directions: assemble your quesadilla right inside your air fryer. Air fry at 400ºF for 3 minutes and then flip. Air fry for 3 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 760kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 49g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g