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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
Grate cheeses, mix together
💡 Blend for melting
- 2
Heat tortilla in dry pan
💡 One side warm
- 3
Add cheese to half of tortilla
💡 Dont overfill
- 4
Fold tortilla, press down
💡 Golden both sides
- 5
Cook 2 min per side until golden
💡 Taste at every stage. Seasoning develops as food cooks.
- 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
Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole
💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.