Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich Quesadilla
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, the Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich Quesadilla is the ultimate fusion of comfort food and Tex-Mex flair. This easy-to-make recipe features golden-browned flour tortillas loaded with gooey melted Mexican cheese blend, and the option to add savory diced chicken, hearty black beans, and a kick of jalapeño heat. Highlighted with fresh cilantro and served alongside tangy salsa and creamy sour cream, it’s an irresistible combination perfect for busy weeknights or casual snack cravings. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is a fun mash-up of grilled cheese and quesadilla that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Flour tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Diced cooked chicken (optional)
- 0.25 cup Cooked black beans
- 1 tablespoon Diced jalapeño (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Salsa
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each tortilla.
Place one tortilla, buttered side down, into the skillet.
Sprinkle half of the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the tortilla.
If using optional fillings, spread the diced cooked chicken, black beans, and jalapeños evenly over the cheese layer.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded Mexican cheese blend over the fillings.
Place the second tortilla on top, buttered side facing up.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board.
Let the quesadilla sit for 1-2 minutes, then use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice it into wedges.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1055 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 509 mg | 11% | |
*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.
