Description
This easy and delicious Cheese Quesadilla recipe combines the creamy flavors of Monterey Jack and mild cheddar cheeses melted inside warm, soft flour tortillas. Perfect as a quick snack or light meal, these quesadillas are cooked on the stovetop until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated mild cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients
- Up to 4 tbsp avocado or canola oil, separated
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese: In a small mixing bowl, combine the grated Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Set aside.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a skillet over medium-low heat and add a light drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble and Cook Quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the pan and evenly scatter ¼ cup of the cheese mixture over half of the tortilla. Allow the cheese to begin melting and watch as the tortilla bubbles up, about 1 minute.
- Fold and Melt Cheese: Fold the bare half of the tortilla over the cheese, creating a half-moon shape. Press down gently with a spatula until the cheese fully melts and the tortilla is golden, roughly 1 more minute.
- Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining tortillas in the same manner, adding more oil to the pan as needed to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Cut the quesadillas into halves or quarters and serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts evenly without burning the tortillas.
- You can substitute mild cheddar with other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- For a crispier quesadilla, cook slightly longer on each side, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor.
