Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

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4.80 from 10 votes

Learn how to make a cheese quesadilla using a tortillas, shredded, cheese, and olive oil!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Main Meal

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheese quesadilla, how to make a cheese quesadilla

Servings:

Author: Lee Funke

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.
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.

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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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