Ingredients
– 8 flour tortillas Provides structure and crispiness
– 3 cups shredded cheese Ensures melty, flavorful center
– 4 teaspoons butter Enhances browning and taste
– 1 ½ to 2 cups optional fillings Adds nutrition and variety
Instructions
1-First, preheat a large non-stick skillet to medium-high heat as the starting point.
2-Next, lightly butter one side of a tortilla with about half a teaspoon of butter and place it butter side down in the skillet.
3-Then, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese on one half of the tortilla, add about a quarter cup of your preferred filling, and top with 2-3 more tablespoons of cheese.
4-After that, fold the tortilla over itself to cover the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5-Once the cheese starts melting and the bottom is lightly browned, carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until the cheese fully melts and the edges become crisp.
6-Finally, transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, cut into wedges, and serve warm. Repeat for additional ones as needed.
Last Step:
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🍳 Using a single folded tortilla instead of two stacked tortillas simplifies cooking and flipping.
🔄 When flipping, slide the spatula under the open side to keep the crease down and prevent fillings from spilling.
🔥 For making multiple quesadillas simultaneously, use an electric griddle greased with butter and cook several at once to save time.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be adapted)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla