Lunch

Cheese Quesadilla

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Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total Time 20 min
Servings 4

A simple and delicious cheese quesadilla with a crispy tortilla and gooey melted cheese, perfect for a quick meal or snack.

Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan.
  3. Step 3: Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over half of the tortilla, then fold the tortilla over to cover the cheese.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Step 5: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and cheese.
  6. Step 6: Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro on the side for garnish.

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