Quesadilla Recipes

This quesadilla recipe comes out crispy on the outside with perfectly melty cheese! Here’s how to make this Tex Mex specialty.

If there’s one meal we lean on time and time again, it’s the mighty quesadilla. This Mexican and Tex Mex recipe is genius in its simplicity, from the golden tortilla outsides to its melty, gooey interior. When we’re not sure what’s for dinner, it’s often this trick that we pull out. It’s not rocket science to make a quesadilla, but there are a few tricks that take it over the top. This easy quesadilla recipe makes a crispy, deliciously seasoned tortilla melt every time.

Easy Quesadilla Recipe

This quesadilla recipe comes out crispy on the outside with perfectly melty cheese! Here’s how to make this Tex Mex specialty.

Prep: 2min

Total: 7min

Yield: 1

Ingredients:

• 2 6-inch flour tortillas (per 1 serving*)
• 1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese**
• 2 tablespoons pico de gallo (aka fresh salsa)
• 2 pinches salt
• Olive oil, for cooking
• Other filling items: cooked chicken, cooked ground beef (or plant-based crumbles), black beans, canned corn, avocado, green onions, chopped cilantro, etc.
• To serve: sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, avocado crema, lime crema, salsa, guacamole, chipotle sauce, etc.

Instruction:

1. Place half the shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and 1 pinch salt in half of a tortilla, along with any other filling items (be careful not to overstuff). Fold it over to make a half circle. Repeat with the other tortilla.
2. Heat a stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and crisp, pressing gently with a spatula while cooking.
3. Slice into 4 or 6 wedges and serve immediately with dipping sauces.

Chicken Quesadillas

You probably already have all the ingredients to whip up this simple, five star chicken quesadilla.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 902 Calories, Fat 58 g, Saturated Fat 25 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 193 mg, Sodium 1137 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 59 g

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 4 medium flour tortillas
• 2 c. shredded Monterey jack
• 2 c. shredded cheddar
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Sour cream, for serving

Instruction:

1. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream.

Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

This gooey, hearty cheesy beef quesadilla recipe is so easy to make in just 20 minutes with seasoned ground beef, tortillas, and lots of cheese!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 1129 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 61 g, Fat 81 g, Saturated Fat 44 g, Trans Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 237 mg, Sodium 2315 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 30 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces tomato sauce, (with basil, garlic, and oregano)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter, (divided)
• 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 4½ cups Colby jack cheese, (shredded)

Instruction:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink. Drain grease and return beef to the skillet.
2. Continue to cook the beef until browned. Add garlic paste, onion powder, salt, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
3. In a separate large skillet over medium-low heat, add ½ tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt.
4. Place a tortilla in the skillet. Add cheese, beef mixture, then more cheese to the tortilla. Lay another tortilla on top and spread butter over the tortilla.
5. Flip the quesadilla over and continue cooking until all of the cheese is melted.
6. Repeat steps for each quesadilla.

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FAQ

What can you put in a quesadilla?

1. Southwestern: Fill your quesadilla with black beans, chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes, corn, cilantro and pepper jack cheese. …
2. Mediterranean: Load your quesadilla up with a blend of chopped spinach, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles and mozzarella cheese.

What is the best melting cheese for quesadillas?

What is the most popular cheese for quesadillas?

• Cheddar cheese.
• Mexican cheddar cheese.
• Mozzarella cheese.
• Colby Jack cheese.
• Gouda cheese.

Should I cook quesadilla in oil or butter?