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A stack of cheesy quesadillas, crafted from a delicious cheese quesadilla recipe, is cut into triangles and garnished with diced tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro on a wooden board. A small bowl of sour cream is visible in the background.
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5 from 3 votes

Cheese Quesadilla

This easy cheese quesadilla recipe is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner. Get this on the table in 5 minutes or less.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $5.00, $1.25 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 4 Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Place the tortillas on the hot griddle or skillet. Evenly divide the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over one half of each tortilla.
  • Fold each tortilla in half over the cheese to form a half-moon shape.
  • Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Cut each quesadilla into thirds and serve with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Calcium: 861mg | Iron: 2mg
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