Crispy Cheese Quesadilla
Melted cheese tucked between crispy tortillas, ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick snack or light lunch.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Rub one side of a tortilla with half the butter, then place butter-side down in the skillet.
Step 3
Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese evenly over the tortilla, then top with a second tortilla.
Step 4
Rub the top tortilla with remaining butter, then press gently with a spatula.
Step 5
Cook 2–3 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden and crispy.
Step 6
Flip and cook the other side 2 minutes until golden and cheese melts completely.
Step 7
Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
Step 8
Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet (cast iron or non-stick)
- spatula
- cutting board
- knife
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