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Mexican cheese quesadilla sliced with vegetable sauce

Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

This cheese quesadilla recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, cheesy result!
5 from 71 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine International, Mexican
Servings 8 person
Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Tortillas

  • 4 pcs. flour tortillas
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • ½ tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups cheese shredded

Optional — fillings

  • Onions finely chopped
  • Garlic minced
  • Parsley
  • Tomatoes fresh
  • Beans
  • Chicken
  • Beef

Optional — dipping sauce

  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Ketchup
  • Honey mustard
  • Mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large enough skillet.
  • Put the tortilla in the pan.
  • Put 1 tbsp. butter on top of the tortilla, and spread it.
  • Cook on low-medium heat for up to five minutes.
  • Put grated cheese on one side of the tortilla.
  • Time to add the fillings, if you have any. Keep in mind that some fillings, like chicken or beef, need to be cooked before being added.
  • Once the cheese has started to melt, carefully fold the tortilla.
  • Using your spatula, flip the tortilla every once in a while, to make sure both sides are evenly heated.
  • Once both sides turn brown, remove from the heat.
  • Serve with a dip of your preference.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
487
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
254
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
321
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
231
mg
23
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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