Grilled Cheese Quesadillas
Transform your favorite comfort food into a mouthwatering fusion with these Grilled Cheese Quesadillas! Combining the golden crispiness of grilled cheese with the irresistible layers of a classic quesadilla, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring buttery flour tortillas, gooey melted cheddar, and an optional array of delicious fillings like crispy bacon, sautéed veggies, or spicy jalapeños, these quesadillas are endlessly customizable to suit your cravings. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or simple weeknight dinner, this cheesy creation is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve them warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a flavorful twist that’ll keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- as desired optional fillings (e.g., cooked bacon bits, sautéed vegetables, or sliced jalapeños)
Instructions
Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and allow it to preheat for a few minutes.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly across one side of each flour tortilla.
Place one tortilla, butter-side-down, onto the skillet.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the tortilla, spreading it evenly.
If using optional fillings, layer them on top of the cheese at this point.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the optional fillings (or directly over the first layer of cheese).
Place the second tortilla on top, butter-side-up, to form a quesadilla sandwich.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, pressing the quesadilla gently with a spatula, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crisp.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using the spatula, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from the skillet and let the quesadilla rest for 1-2 minutes to make slicing easier.
Slice the quesadilla into wedges, serve warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 825 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% | |
*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.
