Dish From Fridge

Quesadilla

Golden and crispy on the outside with gooey melted cheese inside. Made with flour tortillas and sharp cheddar, ready in 15 minutes.

quesadilla, representative photo
Representative photo. Photo by Benjamin Guardia on Unsplash
Servings
2
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Ingredients

  • 4flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 2 cupsshredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tbspunsalted butter
  • 1/2 cupsalsa

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Lightly butter one side of each flour tortilla.

  3. 3

    Place two tortillas butter-side down in the skillet. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over each tortilla.

  4. 4

    Top each with another tortilla, butter-side facing up.

  5. 5

    Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom tortillas are crisp and golden brown, then carefully flip with a wide spatula.

  6. 6

    Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and both sides are golden.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa.

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