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Quesadilla (Cheese and Filled Tortilla)

A versatile and delicious Mexican dish, quesadillas are made with crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and optional ingredients like chicken or vegetables, served with flavorful dips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella
  • 1 cup cooked chicken beef, or vegetables (optional)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter

For Serving:

  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil or butter.
  • Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of it with shredded cheese and your choice of filling. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Slice each quesadilla into triangles and serve hot with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)

Calories: 300 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fat: 15 g
Protein: 12 g