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Cheese Quesadilla
Grilled tortilla with melted cheese - simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. Mexican fast food perfection.
10
Prep (min)
10
Cook (min)
20
Total (min)
2
Servings
Health Score75/100
Ingredients
- •4 pcs Flour tortillas
- •200 g Cheddar cheese
- •100 g Monterey Jack
- •30 g Butter
- •100 ml Salsa
- •100 ml Sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Heat butter in pan over medium heat.
💡 Medium heat prevents burning while melting cheese.
- 2
Place tortilla in pan. Add cheese on half.
💡 Adding cheese to only half makes folding easier.
- 3
Fold and press down. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
💡 Pressing helps cheese melt and tortilla stick.
- 4
Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
💡 Fresh salsa brightens the rich cheese.
- 5
Add liquids and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
💡 Low and slow yields tender results.
- 6
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
💡 Taste and adjust salt last.