Mexican Cheese Quesadillas (Printable Version)

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, ready in just 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Cheese

02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Optional Fillings

04 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms
06 - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
07 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
08 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

→ For Serving

10 - Sour cream
11 - Fresh salsa
12 - Guacamole
13 - Fresh cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Distribute approximately 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese blend evenly over half of the tortilla. Layer with your choice of optional fillings if desired. Fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape.
03 - Transfer the filled tortilla to the preheated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula. Flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until both sides are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
04 - Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place on a cutting board. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then cut into 3 to 4 wedges. Repeat the cooking process with remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
  • The cheese-to-tortilla ratio here is practically perfect every time
02 -
  • I once burned three tortillas in a row because my heat was too high, so trust me when I say medium heat is your friend here
  • Letting them rest for even 60 seconds before cutting keeps the cheese from oozing everywhere
03 -
  • Brushing the tortillas lightly with oil before cooking gives them this restaurant style crunch
  • Corn tortillas work if you need gluten free, just warm them first so they do not crack

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