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Cheese Quesadilla Lunch

Crispy tortilla folded around melted cheese and salsa.

Serves 2 easy 5 min prep · 8 min cook mexican Priced at Food 4 Less - Hammond Shopping Center

$12.96 estimated ingredients

Ingredients

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How to prepare

About this recipe

Cheese Quesadilla Lunch is a crispy skillet tortilla folded around melted cheese with salsa for dipping—ready in minutes. This mexican recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking.

What you will need ready

  • 2 tortillas
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 0.25 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp oil (optional)

Step-by-step

  1. Heat a dry skillet over medium; brush lightly with 1 tsp oil if using.
  2. Place one 2 tortillas in pan. Sprinkle half with half of 1 cup cheese.
  3. Fold tortilla in half.
  4. Cook 2–3 minutes until golden; flip and cook 2–3 minutes more.
  5. Repeat with second tortilla and remaining cheese.
  6. Rest 1 minute on cutting board.
  7. Cut into wedges.
  8. Serve with 0.25 cup salsa for dipping.
  9. Eat while cheese is stretchy.
  10. Keep heat medium to avoid burnt tortillas.

Serving

Serve with sour cream if available. Reheat in dry pan over medium.

Cook tips

  • Medium heat crisps without burning.
  • Shredded cheese melts evenly.
  • Press gently while cooking.
  • Do not overfill.