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Classic Cheese Quesadillas

Simple and satisfying folded flour tortillas filled with melted Monterey Jack and mild chilies.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 4 large Flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup Salsa(optional)
  • 0.25 cup Sour cream(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Lightly butter one side of each tortilla.

  3. 3

    Place one tortilla, buttered side down, in the skillet.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the tortilla.

  5. 5

    Place a second tortilla on top, buttered side facing up.

  6. 6

    Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

  7. 7

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.

  8. 8

    Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat, let sit for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve with optional salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

kcal

Protein

18

g

Carbs

26

g

Fat

28

g

Fiber

2

g

Sugar

1

g

Sodium

780

mg

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