Cheesy Quesadillas Recipe
Description: These delightful Quesadillas are a hit with kids and adults alike. Back when I was running a daycare, these cheesy delights were a favorite among the kids, and I often made them without green chilies to suit their tastes. Sometimes, I’d add black or refried beans to the filling to make them even more satisfying. Whether you’re preparing a quick lunch or a tasty snack, these quesadillas come together in just minutes, and their crispy, cheesy goodness will keep everyone coming back for more!
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Cheese, Onions, Vegetable, High In Protein, Under 15 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Monterey Jack pepper cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1-3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- 8-inch flour tortillas
- Chunky salsa, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack pepper cheese, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. If using green chilies, add them to the bowl as well. Mix everything together until evenly combined. Set this cheese mixture aside.
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Heat the Skillet: Lightly spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place it over medium heat. Allow the skillet to heat up, ensuring it’s hot enough to cook the tortillas but not so hot that it burns them.
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Cook the Quesadillas: Place one tortilla in the hot skillet. Evenly sprinkle one-fourth of the prepared cheese mixture over the tortilla. Let it cook for about 1 minute, or until you see the cheese starting to melt.
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Fold and Cook: Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape. Continue to cook the quesadilla, pressing down gently with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and crispy, which should take about another minute.
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Repeat and Serve: Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture. Once all the quesadillas are cooked, cut them into wedges using a knife or pizza cutter.
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Enjoy: Serve the quesadillas immediately with your favorite chunky salsa on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 189.8
- Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 23.1 mg
- Sodium: 292.4 mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.7 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugar: 1.4 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
These quesadillas are not only quick and easy but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to add other fillings like black beans or refried beans to customize them to your liking. Enjoy these cheesy, crispy quesadillas for lunch, as a snack, or at any time you crave a delicious treat! 🌯🧀🌶️
