Quesadillas with Three Cheeses
Indulge in melty, gooey perfection with these irresistible Quesadillas with Three Cheeses! This quick and easy recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish and features a luscious trio of cheeses—sharp Cheddar, creamy Monterey Jack, and crumbly queso fresco—layered between golden, buttery flour tortillas. Perfectly crisped in a skillet, these quesadillas offer the ultimate blend of textures and flavors, from the savory richness of the cheeses to the optional fresh cilantro garnish that adds a pop of freshness. Serve them with your favorite salsa or guacamole for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or light meal that's sure to disappear in seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these three-cheese quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Queso fresco, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup Salsa or guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Gather all ingredients and prepare them for use. Shred the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and crumble the queso fresco. Chop the cilantro if you're using it as a garnish.
Step 2: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the skillet for each quesadilla.
Step 3: Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, and 2 tablespoons of queso fresco evenly over one half of the tortilla.
Step 4: Fold the tortilla in half to cover the cheese, creating a semicircle. Gently press down with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the tortilla crisp up.
Step 5: Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is equally golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 6: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and keep warm on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Step 7: Slice each quesadilla into wedges and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 129.5 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.8 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 4875 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 91.9 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2498 mg | 192% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1049 mg | 22% | |
*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.
