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Crispy Corn & Cheddar Quesadilla

Buttery-crisp flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheddar and warm corn—ready in under 10 minutes. Serve with guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips for the full spread.

Total time
8 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
14g
Crispy Corn & Cheddar Quesadilla
quickcasualsatisfyingamericanvegetariancrispymeltyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.

  2. Step 2

    Butter one side of a tortilla and lay it butter-side down in the skillet.

  3. Step 3

    Spread half the cheese, then all the corn, then the remaining cheese on the tortilla.

  4. Step 4

    Butter the second tortilla and place it butter-side up on top, pressing gently.

  5. Step 5

    Cook until golden and crispy (~2 min), flip, then cook until cheese melts and exterior crisps (~1–2 min).

  6. Step 6

    Slide onto a cutting board, cut into quarters, and serve with guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch skillet
  • spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife

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