Cheese and Tomato Quesadillas
Crisp, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Cheese and Tomato Quesadillas are a quick and satisfying meal that showcases the perfect harmony of gooey cheddar cheese, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of fresh cilantro. Perfectly seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, these quesadillas come together in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a casual snack. The buttery, pan-toasted flour tortillas create a delightful crunch, while the melty cheese offers an indulgent texture in every bite. Serve these quesadillas hot, sliced into wedges, and pair them with a dollop of tangy sour cream for added richness. Easy to customize and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is sure to become your go-to for fast and flavorful Tex-Mex comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.5 cups Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Finely dice the fresh tomatoes and, if using, chop the fresh cilantro. Set them aside.
Place a flour tortilla on a clean work surface and spread 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on one half of the tortilla.
Sprinkle about 1/4 of the diced tomatoes over the cheese. Add a pinch of salt, ground black pepper, and some chopped cilantro, if desired.
Fold the tortilla in half to create a semi-circle. Press gently to secure the filling.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients to make a total of 4 quesadillas.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and is sizzling, place one quesadilla in the skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy. Flip gently using a spatula, and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.0 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.2 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 3202 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2046 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
