Cheesy Mexican Quesadillas (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and savory toppings, pan-toasted to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

→ Optional Fillings

03 - 5 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small zucchini, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

→ Seasoning

08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Cooking

11 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter

# How To Make It:

01 - Sauté diced bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion in a skillet with a bit of oil for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and heat through. Set aside.
02 - Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half with approximately 1.75 oz of cheese. Add a portion of the filling mixture and a sprinkle of cilantro, then top with another 1.75 oz of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
03 - Heat 1/2 tbsp oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
04 - Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its ready in under 20 minutes from start to finish
  • The cheese to tortilla ratio is perfectly gooey without being overwhelming
02 -
  • Medium heat is better than high to prevent burning before the cheese melts
  • Letting the quesadilla rest for 30 seconds after cutting keeps the filling from spilling out
03 -
  • A cast iron skillet distributes heat most evenly for consistent browning
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
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