In less than 10 minutes, you can enjoy a cheese quesadilla oozing with melted cheesy goodness. If you’re searching for something tasty, quick, and easy that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy, then this is the best cheese quesadilla recipe for you. And what’s even better? The kids can help make and customize it!
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We love Mexican food, the cuisine is bursting with flavor, and we regularly enjoy a burrito or mushroom birria.
So when we wanted a quick cheesy Mexican dish, a cheese quesadilla was perfect! And you can even air fry quesadillas too!
Why you’ll love this easy cheese quesadilla recipe
- You can customize the cheese to your preferences and add extra fillings also.
- They’re so easy to make, and the kids love to help make them.
- Budget-friendly, they are so much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant.
- Perfect for a light meal, a fast snack, or for filling lunch boxes.
- Ideal for easy food to serve at game nights and gatherings.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Indulge in the cheesiest quesadilla that’s a perfect balance of ooey-gooey melted cheese and a golden, crispy tortilla – is your mouth watering yet?
How to make cheese quesadilla with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the US customary and metric measurements are available in the recipe card below.
Melt butter (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium heat, add a large flour tortilla, and warm it for approximately 30 seconds.
Add shredded cheese to the tortilla; if you add refried beans, add your preferred amount now.
Place a tortilla over the top and cook for 2 – 3 minutes; then, using a spatula, flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Remove from the pan, slice into quarters using a pizza cutter, and serve with guacamole, sour cream, veggie queso, or salsa.
Enjoy your cheese quesadilla!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Cheese
Freshly grated cheese is the best cheese for quesadillas, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, or vegetarian Mexican cheese; it’s essential to use melty cheese. - Fillings
Don’t stop at cheese; add fajitas, Chipotle black beans, refried beans, or veggie chicken. - Storage
Let the leftover quesadillas cool completely, place them in an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to store leftovers
Let the quesadillas cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Wrap in plastic wrap, freeze on a baking sheet for 30 minutes so they harden, and then freeze for up to 2 months.
How to freeze and reheat quesadillas
Cheese quesadillas freeze well. Let them cool to room temperature, then wrap each quesadilla in plastic wrap.
Transfer the wrapped quesadillas to a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes, allowing them to firm up.
Store them in your freezer for up to 2 months.
When ready to eat the frozen quesadillas, let them defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat them in a skillet until the cheese melts.
You can also reheat quesadillas in an air fryer.
Corn tortilla or flour tortilla?
If you use corn tortillas or flour tortillas is entirely down to personal preference, but we prefer to use flour tortillas.
Corn tortillas are more traditionally used; they have a slightly denser and chewier texture.
Flour tortillas are soft, pliable, and easy to use. They have a milder flavor than corn tortillas, so the flavor of the fillings can shine through.
Whichever you choose to use, make sure they are uncooked tortillas that you cook at home.
Quesadilla filling ideas
You don’t have to stop at cheese quesadillas; you can fill them with all kinds of delicious fillings.
Try adding Chipotle black beans, refried beans, and fajitas, or even use veggie chicken and make them into a veggie chicken quesadilla.
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Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat, add your tortilla and warm it for approximately 30 seconds. Add cheese to the tortilla, if you are adding refried beans, then add your preferred amount now. Place a tortilla over the top and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, then, using a spatula, flip and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes, until the cheese has fully melted.2 tbsp Butter, 4 Flour tortillas, 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- Remove from the pan, slice into quarters using a pizza cutter, and serve with guacamole or salsa.
Notes
- Cheese
Freshly grated cheese is the best cheese for quesadillas, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, or vegetarian Mexican cheese; it’s essential to use melty cheese. - Fillings
Don’t stop at cheese; add fajitas, Chipotle black beans, refried beans, or veggie chicken. - Storage
Let the leftover quesadillas cool completely, place them in an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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