Best 7 Easy Cheese Quesadilla Recipes

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Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering quesadilla that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you prefer a classic cheese quesadilla or one with added fillings like vegetables, protein, or salsa, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste buds. Read on to discover the best easy cheese quesadilla recipes and tips for making the perfect one at home.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY QUESADILLAS



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We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

2 MINUTE CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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My 4-year-old loves these quick and easy cheese snacks. Just 2 ingredients and a microwave are needed! Cut crosswise into pizza shape slices. You can use any kind of cheese you want to and even any size flour tortilla. Serve with a little dish of ketchup to dip pieces into.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place 1 flour tortilla on a large microwave-safe plate; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place the second flour tortilla atop the Cheddar layer.
  • Cook on high in the microwave until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 796.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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An easy snack or appetizer that goes great with salsa.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     cheesy     guys night     kid friendly     vegetarian

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup grated (or Mexican blend) sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter
for garnish sour cream
for garnish salsa
for garnish guacamole

Steps:

  • Lay the tortillas flat on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle some of the cheese on 1 half of each tortilla. Try not to get it too close to the edge. Fold the tortillas in half over the cheese to make a half-moon. Warm a skillet over low heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the tortilla to the skillet and cook until it is lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Using a spatula, gently lift the edge so you can check. When 1 side is brown, turn the tortilla over and cook the other side until brown and the cheese is all gooey. Use a spatula to transfer to individual plates or a large platter. Repeat with remaining butter and tortillas. Top them with the sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 flour tortillas
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
2 cups grated Jack cheese
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Brush 4 tortillas lightly on one side with the oil. Place 4 tortillas on the grill oiled side down. Top with cheese to taste and another tortilla on each. Turn quesadillas when bottoms are browned and cheese begins to melt. Brown on the other side. Serve hot.

EASY VEGGIE QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Easy Veggie Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 inch) tortillas
1/3 cup cheese, shredded (any flavor)
1 tablespoon tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon onion, diced
1 tablespoon bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon mushroom, diced (optional)
2 tablespoons taco sauce
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a small frying pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the diced vegetables in the pan for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat & add the taco sauce.
  • Lightly spray another small frying pan with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 of the tortilla shells into the pan. Put a thin layer of cheese onto the shell.
  • Scatter the vegetable mixture over top of the cheese. Add another thin layer of cheese & cover with the second tortilla shell.
  • Cook on both sides until slightly brown.
  • Cut into quarters & serve hot.

EASY BAKE OVEN QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Easy Bake Oven Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 tortilla
shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Cut a small flour tortilla into wedges small enough to fit the pan. Sandwich shredded cheese between two wedges and bake for 4-6 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.8

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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For this effortless entree, I sandwiches cooked chicken, tomato, onion and cheese inside tortillas, then warms them on a griddle until the cheese is gooey. I garnish them with sour cream, your favorite salsa and refried beans.-Sacha K. Roach, Warsaw, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, diced
1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken, thawed and chopped

Steps:

  • Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place two tortillas, buttered side down, on a griddle; sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh tortillas for the best results. Store-bought tortillas are often dry and brittle, which can make them difficult to fold and seal.
  • If you're using a nonstick skillet, you don't need to add any oil. However, if you're using a regular skillet, you'll need to add a little bit of oil to prevent the quesadilla from sticking.
  • Cook the quesadilla over medium heat. This will help to prevent the cheese from burning and the tortillas from getting too crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you're making multiple quesadillas, cook them in batches so that they have enough room to cook evenly.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Cheese quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner, a weekend lunch, or a party snack. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a cheese quesadilla recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give cheese quesadillas a try!

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