Your Basic Quesadilla
Perfectly crisp and oozing with melty cheese, "Your Basic Quesadilla" is the ultimate quick and satisfying meal for any time of day. This simple yet versatile recipe requires just a handful of ingredients—large flour tortillas, shredded cheese, and butter or oil—with the option to elevate it with flavorful fillings like cooked chicken, beans, or sautéed vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quesadilla is pan-fried to golden perfection and pairs beautifully with classic dips like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Whether you're craving a snack, a light lunch, or an easy weeknight dinner, this customizable quesadilla recipe is a go-to favorite for cheesy comfort food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil
- 0.5 cup optional fillings (cooked chicken, beans, sautéed vegetables, etc.)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add the butter or cooking oil to the skillet and let it melt or heat up evenly.
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly across its surface.
If using optional fillings, spread them evenly on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the fillings and top with the second tortilla.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and all the cheese is melted.
Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
Slice into wedges and serve immediately with your favorite dips, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1495 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 992 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% | |
*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.
