Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How To Make Cheese Quesadilla!

Login to Save
361K views👍 4.8K
MichelleCookingShow
MichelleCookingShow
4 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow MichelleCookingShow to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Cheese Quesadilla

Cultural Context

The quesadilla, a staple of Mexican cuisine, has roots that date back to the Aztecs. Traditionally made with corn tortillas, the quesadilla has evolved to include flour tortillas and various fillings. It's often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack, embodying the essence of comfort food in Mexican culture. Today, quesadillas are popular worldwide, with countless variations featuring different cheeses and additional ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 flour tortillas
2 cups cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup jalapeños
1/4 cup green onions
1/4 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2

Spread butter on one side of a tortilla.

3

Place the tortilla in the skillet, butter-side down.

4

Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.

5

Fold the tortilla in half, covering the cheese.

6

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

7

Flip the quesadilla carefully using a spatula.

8

Cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes more.

9

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before slicing.

10

Serve with sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños.

11

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro if desired.

Cooking Techniques

fryingmelting

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Quesadilla de Queso
Local Name: Quesadilla de queso

More Cheese Quesadilla Videos

(14 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)