Easy Cheesy Quesadillas (Printable)
Crispy tortillas ooze with cheese and tasty fillings for a fast, customizable vegetarian main.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 large flour tortillas
02 - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
→ Optional Fillings
03 - 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
04 - 1/4 cup sweet corn
05 - 1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1 spring onion, sliced
07 - 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
08 - Pinch of chili flakes or cumin (optional)
→ For Cooking
09 - 1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil
→ For Serving
10 - Sour cream
11 - Salsa or pico de gallo
12 - Guacamole or sliced avocado
# Directions:
01 - Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or neutral oil.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat in the pan and distribute shredded cheese evenly over half.
03 - Top with desired fillings such as beans, corn, red bell pepper, spring onion, cilantro, or spices, then fold tortilla in half.
04 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until the surface is golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
05 - Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo, and guacamole or avocado.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick and effortless comfort food with just a skillet
- Completely customizable with whatever fillings you have
- Crispy outside and gooey inside delivers irresistible texture
- Budget-friendly and always a crowd-pleaser
02 -
- Contains both dairy and gluten if following the basic recipe
- Naturally vegetarian and simple to make gluten free or dairy free
- Ready from fridge to plate in just ten minutes
03 -
- Brush the outer tortillas with oil before cooking for ultimate crispiness
- Never overload with filling or flipping gets tricky and cheese oozes out
- Press gently with a spatula as they cook for even golden browning