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Look no further for the best cheese quesadilla! They are great for snacks, parties, lunch or even dinner and can be customized to your liking.
A cheese quesadilla pairs perfectly with some Homemade Salsa or a bowl of fresh Guacamole. Or use our Sweet Salsa Verde for some added sweetness.
easy cheesy goodness TO Love!
Lunchtime for the kids is always hard for some reason. We do sandwiches and finger foods, but sometimes it’s nice to cook up a quick and delicious meal that the kids will love.
A cheese quesadilla is always a good choice and not only because they’re simple – but because they’re delicious and loved by EVERYONE!
What’s to love:
- Kids can help. They whip up in minutes and are so easy to make the kids can do it!
- Enjoy all day long. A cheese quesadilla makes a perfect appetizer for your Mexican dishes, a quick dinner idea, or even a late-night snack.
- A simple favorite. Pair them with your favorite Salsa for perfection.
Only 3 Ingredients
- flour tortillas – We prefer Homemade Tortillas or uncooked Tortilla Land Tortillas, but packaged cooked tortillas will also work.
- shredded cheese – Colby & Monterey Jack cheese. Or use other cheeses that melt well. Use a combination of 2-3 of Oaxaca cheese, Chihuahua cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, Fontina cheese, Gruyere cheese, Havarti cheese, Provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, or Pepper Jack cheese.
- butter
How to make a cheese quesadilla
- TORTILLAS. Heat tortillas on a skillet.
- CHEESE. Add butter to one side of 1 tortilla and add back to the skillet. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese and any other ingredients desired. Add another tortilla that is buttered on one side and place that on top of the cheese with the butter side up.
- Cover the pan, cook for a minute or two until the cheese melts then flip the quesadilla over. Cook an additional minute until both sides are golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- SERVE. Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and cut them into wedges with a pizza cutter. Serve with your favorite toppings and dips.
Alternative cooking methods
- Oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Butter the tortillas and assemble them according to the recipe. Bake for 4-5 minutes then flip and bake for another 4-5 minutes or until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese has melted.
- Air fryer. Be sure that the tortillas will fit in the air fryer. Mist the tortillas with cooking spray to help it crisp up. Use toothpicks to secure the top tortilla to the bottom otherwise the air circulation from the air fryer can cause it to move around. Place the quesadilla in the fryer and cook at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.
- Microwave. It will heat it and melt the cheese, but you won’t get a nice toasted tortilla. Microwave on High for 30 seconds. Check and heat for another 15 seconds if needed.
Recipe Tips
- Fillings to add. Add veggies, protein, or both. I even have a Chicken Quesadilla recipe for you to check out. Here are several other ingredients you could try:
- Veggies. Add fresh corn, cooked mushrooms, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, green onions or shallots, diced green chilies, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, avocado
- Flavor and spice. Add a bit of heat with crushed red peppers or sprinkle on smoked paprika
- Beans. pinto or black beans
- Proteins. grilled chicken or steak or cooked ground beef flavored with a bit of taco seasoning.
- Dips and sides. Enjoy with some delicious sides to dollop on top or dip into like Homemade Salsa, Guacamole, Chicken Enchilada Dip, Jalapeno Popper Dip, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, or sour cream.
Storage Info
- STORE. Wrap leftover cheese quesadillas in plastic and store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- FREEZE. Wrap them again with aluminum foil. Place them in a freezer Ziploc, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat. Allow the cheese quesadilla to thaw a bit if applicable. Heat a frying pan with just a bit of olive oil and heat the quesadilla on both sides.
- To reheat in the oven. Preheat it to 350°F. Place a cooling rack onto a baking sheet. Add the quesadillas to the cooling rack and place the sheet into the oven. Heat until warm.
- You can also use a toaster oven or a microwave.
For more Mexican Recipes:
Cheese Quesadilla
Look no further for the best cheese quesadilla! They are everything you want in a queso-filled golden brown slice of heaven.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas, (we prefer homemade or uncooked TortillaLand Tortillas)
- 2 cups shredded cheese, Colby & Monterrey Jack cheese
- butter
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook tortillas until cooked and air pockets form and bubbles slightly brown. Remove tortillas from skillet and lower skillet to LOW heat.
- Add butter to one side of 1 tortilla and add back to the skillet. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese and any other ingredients desired. Add another tortilla that is buttered on one side and place that on top of cheese with the butter side up.
- Cover the pan and let the cheese melt. After a minute or two the cheese should be melted and you can flip the quesadilla over. Cook an additional minute until both sides have been browned.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Remove quesadillas from the skillet and cut into triangles with a pizza cutter. Serve with your favorite toppings and dips.
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Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 572mg, Potassium: 80mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 379IU, Calcium: 327mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love your Quesadillas anytime of the day. Better than grilled cheese!
Thank you!! So glad you love them!
I’m puzzled. Four tortillas = 2 quesadillas. The directions say 1/2 cup of cheese per quesadilla. Ingredients say 2 cups. What am I missing? Thank you.
I often just heat up a quesadillas in the microwave, but taking the time to make them in the skillet is so worth it!
The simplest meal that all family members love! Oooey gooey cheesy tortillas.
Any time we make Mexican food, these are on the menu. The kids love them. It’s about all they will eat! Super easy & simple!
These quesadillas were lunch today, along with your homemade salsa! So good! Everyone loved it.
Oh yay!! I’m so glad to hear that everyone enjoyed the recipes!
My kids love a good cheese quesadilla!
Whenever I need an easy dinner idea, these cheese quesadillas are always my top pick! SO good and literally couldn’t be more simple to make. My family loves them!
Oh I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!!