Crispy Mexican Cheese Quesadillas (Printable)
Crispy tortillas with melted cheese and custom fillings, ready in 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Distribute approximately 3/4 cup of shredded cheese blend evenly over half the tortilla. Layer with desired optional fillings. Fold tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape.
03 - Transfer filled tortilla to preheated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on first side, pressing gently with spatula. Flip and cook second side for 2-3 minutes until tortilla achieves golden brown color and cheese is fully melted.
04 - Remove quesadilla from skillet and transfer to cutting board. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then cut into 3-4 wedges.
05 - Repeat assembly and cooking process with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
06 - Arrange quesadilla wedges on serving plates. Accompany with sour cream, fresh salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro sprigs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together faster than delivery would arrive
- The combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack creates the perfect melty texture
- You can customize them with whatever is in your fridge
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning while giving cheese time to melt properly
- Do not overfill the tortilla or the cheese will escape while cooking
03 -
- Corn tortillas work beautifully if you need gluten free options
- A warming oven keeps cooked quesadillas crisp while you finish the batch