Cheese Quesadilla: Step-By-Step Recipe
Here's how to make classic Mexican Cheese Quesadillas! These decadent tortillas are loaded with cheese and griddled with our special technique.
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 fajita or soft taco-size flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese
To serve:
- freshly chopped cilantro
- green onion sliced
- creamy avocado sauce
Instructions
- Begin by melting half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to fully melt until it stops foaming.
- Once the butter melts, place one of the fajita or soft taco-sized flour tortillas into the skillet. Make sure the tortilla is spread evenly across the surface of the pan.
- Take the shredded cheese and spread it in an even layer over the tortilla, ensuring that the cheese reaches all the way out to the edges. This will help create a cheesy filling throughout the quesadilla.
- Next, place the second flour tortilla on top of the cheese, effectively sandwiching it between the tortillas.
- Cook the quesadilla for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla develops a dark golden-brown crust. This will give the quesadilla a crispy texture and enhance its flavour.
- Once the bottom side cooks to your desired level of crispiness, carefully remove the quesadilla from the skillet.
- Melt the remaining butter in the pan, and then flip the quesadilla over, placing it back into the skillet. Allow the other side of the quesadilla to cook for another 2-3 minutes until it also develops a dark golden-brown crust.
- Once both sides cook to perfection, take a pizza cutter and slice the quesadilla in half. Then, slice each half again, creating four triangular pieces.
- Serve the cheese quesadilla with Creamy Avocado Sauce for a delightful accompaniment. Drizzle the sauce over the quesadilla or serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.
- Now, it's time to savour the flavorful combination of melted cheese, crispy tortillas, and creamy avocado sauce. Enjoy your cheese quesadillas as a tasty meal or share them as a delightful appetizer with friends and family.
Notes
- Use high-quality cheese. The cheese is the star of the show in a cheese quesadilla. So it's important to use a high-quality cheese that melts well and has good flavour. Try using a combination of different cheeses. Such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso blanco, for a more complex flavour.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle. To prevent the tortilla from sticking and ensure even cooking, use a non-stick skillet. If your skillet is not non-stick, you can grease it with butter or oil.
- Heat the skillet or griddle over medium heat. To prevent the tortilla from burning or getting too crispy, heat the skillet over medium heat. This will allow the tortilla to cook through without getting too dark.
- Use room-temperature tortillas. If your tortillas are cold, they may crack or break when you fold them. To prevent this, let the tortillas come to room temperature.
- Add extra ingredients for flavour and texture. A simple cheese quesadilla is delicious. But you can add extra ingredients to add flavour and texture to the dish.
- Don't overfill the quesadilla. While it may be tempting to add a lot of filling to your quesadilla, this can cause it to spill out and make a mess. Stick to a moderate amount of filling. Make sure to press down with a spatula to keep everything together.
- Serve immediately. Cheese quesadillas are best serve hot and fresh, so be sure to serve them as soon as they are cooked. If you need to keep them warm, you can place them in a low oven or wrap them in foil until ready to serve.