Cooking up a mouthwatering tomato and cheese quesadilla is a delightful culinary experience that delights the senses with its flavorful and colorful ingredients. This classic dish, a harmonious blend of tangy tomatoes, melty cheese, and toasted tortillas, offers a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer a simple combination of ingredients or a quesadilla adorned with a variety of toppings, this versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOMATO AND CHEESE QUESADILLA
A very easy to make lunch. If following a gluten free diet ensure gluten-free corn tortillas are used. You can make these in your frypan or flat sandwich toaster (the type that does not cut your bread). You can also add cooked shredded chicken, ham, avocado,onion, capsicums/peppers, herbs, salsa, chilli sauce-basically any ingredients that you would like in a toasted sandwich.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place one tortilla on a plate.
- Spread the sliced tomato over the tortilla and then the shredded cheese. I usually leave 1 inch around the edges of the tortilla free as it tends to spread when being cooked and cut.
- Top with the remaining tortilla.
- Place onto a lightly cooking oil sprayed frypan or sandwich toaster. If using the frypan you will need to flip over the quesadilla after a couple of minutes.
- Once the filling has warmed and the tortillas lightly toasted-it's done.
- Wait a minute and then carefully slice through and enjoy.
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS
Easy-to-make quesadillas are perfect summertime party food. They're even better when served with Homemade Guacamole.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat grill or skillet to high heat. Sprinkle each of 4 tortillas with 1/4 cup cheese. Cover with tomatoes; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; top with 4 remaining tortillas. Grill until bottom tortilla is brown and cheese is melted. Flip; cook until brown, cheese is melted, and tomato is hot. Transfer to a cutting surface; cut into wedges.
CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Super satisfying and ready in less than 10 minutes, it's no wonder quesadillas are a mealtime favorite. In Mexico they're typically made with Oaxaca cheese, however Cheddar, jack or colby provide an impressive melt too! Enjoy with homemade salsa and avocado.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (1 1/3 cup salsa)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lay 6 tortillas on a work surface. Divide the cheese among the tortillas. (Its best to leave about an inch border on the edge of the tortilla uncovered to allow for the spread of the melting cheese.) Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to seal. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Carefully place a quesadilla in the skillet and fry, turning once, until golden and little bubbles appear on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, wiping out the pan between batches if the butter burns, and adding more butter, as needed.
- While the quesadillas cook make the salsa: Halve the tomatoes and grate them on the largest holes of a box grater into a bowl, discarding the skins. Grate the onion into the tomato, and stir in the cilantro, hot sauce, and salt, to taste.
- Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges with a pizza wheel or knife and serve with the salsa and avocado.
SIMPLE EGG AND CHEESE BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS
This is a recipe that I made up after being disappointed by the Dunkin' Donuts® breakfast quesadilla. These quesadillas are satisfying and filling, and a good way to start your day. I make these the night before for my husband. He re-warms them in the microwave or the toaster oven and they are as good as freshly made. They can also be made in advance and frozen for future breakfasts.
Provided by judy2304
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Tortilla Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat 2 eggs with 1 1/2 tablespoons milk in a bowl.
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a 6-inch frying pan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove 1/2 the mixture and set aside in a bowl.
- Pour egg mixture and 1/2 vegetable mixture into the skillet. Tilt the pan, gently push one side of the egg, without breaking it, away from the side of the pan, and let the uncooked egg run onto the pan. Repeat with all four sides of the egg, cooking until bottom is set, about 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until bottom is slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Slide omelet onto a tortilla, then slide tortilla back onto the pan. Place 1 slice of cheese onto the omelet and top with another tortilla. Cook until bottom is browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and brown opposite side, about 1 minute more. Slide quesadilla onto a plate and cut into 4 sections.
- Beat remaining 2 eggs and 1 1/2 tablespoons milk together in a bowl. Grease the same pan with the second teaspoon of butter. Repeat steps 3-4 with the reserved vegetables and the remaining cheese and tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 393.4 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 919.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
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
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.
BACON AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS
It's like a Mexican version of a BLT! You choose whether you want it smoky or zesty by the flavor of petite diced tomatoes you use. Crispy bacon and fresh basil add a new variation to the classic quesadilla. A perfect party finger food or quick snack.
Provided by Red Gold
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Layer on half of each tortilla: 1/4 cup cheese, 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes. 1 tablespoon bacon and 1 tablespoon basil. Fold each tortilla in half to form a half circle.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with oil. Cook each quesadilla, over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly browned.
- Cut the quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 733.1 mg
GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH TOMATO AND CORN SALSA
Provided by Robin Donovan
Categories Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Father's Day Goat Cheese Summer Tortillas
Yield Serves 8 to 10 as an appetizer, 4 to 6 as an entrée
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grill Method:
- Spray one side of a tortilla with oil and place it, oiled side down, on the grill over medium-high heat. Top with one-quarter (about 3 ounces) of the cheese and one-quarter of the salsa. Spray one side of a second tortilla with oil, and place it on top of the first, oiled side up. Cook, about 3 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Turn the quesadilla over and continue cooking, about 3 minutes more, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and salsa. Serve immediately.
- Camp Stove Method:
- Spray a large skillet with oil and warm over medium-high heat on the stove. Place 1 tortilla in the hot skillet, and top with one-quarter (about 3 ounces) of the cheese and one-quarter of the salsa. Top with a second tortilla. Cook, about 3 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Turn the quesadilla over and continue cooking, about 3 minutes more, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the skillet and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and salsa. Serve immediately.
- Make It at Home:
- Make it a meal by adding broiled shrimp. Preheat the broiler. Spread 1 pound of peeled shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil, about 2 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked through. Split each shrimp in half lengthwise. Continue with preparation per the camp-stove method. Add 1/4 cup of the shrimp to each quesadilla along with the cheese and salsa.
BACON-TOMATO QUESADILLAS
Kids of all ages will go crazy for these appetizers that taste like a BLT. They're crisp on the outside...and ooey, gooey and oh-so-good inside!-Virginia Warner, Carson City, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, bacon and cheese., Spray cooking spray over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas, sprayed side down, on a griddle. Spoon tomato mixture over half of each tortilla. Fold over and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into three wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CRAB AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS
Categories Cheese Tomato Appetizer Crab Summer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season cheese mixture to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Mix crabmeat, tomatoes, green onions and chili in large bowl. Spread cheese mixture over half of each tortilla. Spoon crabmeat mixture atop cheese mixture, dividing equally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold tortillas in half. Press gently to seal.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Working in batches, cook quesadillas in skillets until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.
CHEESE AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Cheese and Tomato Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mrs. Hughes
Categories Tex Mex
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide first three ingredients evenly among tortillas, arranging just off center of each.
- Top each evenly with cheese.
- Coat a medium sized nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot.
- Place one tortilla in skillet.
- Cooke 1 minute or until bottom of tortilla is golden.
- Fold tortilla in half.
- Cook 30 seconds or until cheese melts.
- Repeat for all quesadillas.
- Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
- Top wedges with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 373, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1
Tips:
- For a crispy quesadilla, use a well-heated skillet and cook the quesadilla for a few minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortilla is golden brown.
- If you want a gooey, melted cheese, use a shredded cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack.
- To make a vegetarian quesadilla, omit the chicken or beef and add extra vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
- To make a spicy quesadilla, add some chopped jalapeños or chili peppers to the filling.
- Serve the quesadilla with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or Pico de Gallo.
Conclusion:
Tomato and cheese quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying quesadilla that the whole family will enjoy.
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