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Cheese Quesadillas

Crispy Cheese Quesadillas

5 from 1 vote
Golden, crispy Cheese Quesadillas are the ultimate quick comfort food ready in under ten minutes. Blending Oaxaca cheese and sharp cheddar creates an irresistible texture.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Appetizer.Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large flour tortillas Use fajita or burrito size
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese Freshly grated
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated for tangy flavor

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet Cast iron or nonstick
  • 1 Spatula For flipping carefully
  • 1 Cheese grater For freshly grating block cheese

Method
 

  1. Set a large nonstick or cast iron pan over medium heat until hot to the touch.
  2. Place one flour tortilla flat and sprinkle the cheese evenly over one half, then fold the empty side over.
    sprinkling cheese onto a flour tortilla
  3. Transfer the folded tortilla to the hot pan and cook until the bottom is deeply golden brown.
    folding a cheese quesadilla in half
  4. Turn the quesadilla carefully and toast the second side until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
    flipping a crispy cheese quesadilla

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Grate your own cheese for the best melting texture. Avoid pre-shredded cheese as it contains anti-caking agents that ruin the melt.

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