Cheesy Quesadillas
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delightfully crispy and melty Cheesy Quesadillas! This quick and easy recipe features golden-brown flour tortillas filled with gooey melted cheddar cheese and customizable toppings like zesty jalapeños, tender chicken, or fresh cilantro. Perfectly pan-fried in butter for an irresistible crunch, these quesadillas are ready in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve them warm with a side of tangy salsa and creamy sour cream for dipping, and let the flavors transport you straight to cheesy heaven. Whether you're craving a simple snack or a satisfying meal, these quesadillas are guaranteed to hit the spot.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cups Salsa
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 1 cup Optional toppings (e.g., diced jalapeños, cooked chicken, sautéed onions, or fresh cilantro)
Instructions
Place a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface or cutting board.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
If using optional toppings, such as jalapeños, cooked chicken, sautéed onions, or fresh cilantro, distribute them evenly on top of the cheese.
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling, forming a semicircle. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan.
Place one folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crisp.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Once cooked, transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Serve warm with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.6 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.4 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 365 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 4500 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 76.0 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2064 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 730 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.
