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Quesadilla

Quesadilla

Mexican folded tortilla with melted cheese, served with salsa and sour cream.

10
Prep (min)
10
Cook (min)
20
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 pieces Avocado
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 2 pieces Jalapenos

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate cheeses, mix together

    💡 Blend for melting

  2. 2

    Heat tortilla in dry pan

    💡 One side warm

  3. 3

    Add cheese to half of tortilla

    💡 Dont overfill

  4. 4

    Fold tortilla, press down

    💡 Golden both sides

  5. 5

    Cook 2 min per side until golden

    💡 Taste at every stage. Seasoning develops as food cooks.

  6. 6

    Using a sharp knife, cut or slice into uniform pieces for even cooking and professional presentation.

    💡 A sharp knife is essential - dull blades crush rather than cut, damaging texture.

  7. 7

    Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole

    💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.