Description
These Quick Quesadillas are a cheesy, customizable dish with your choice of protein, vegetables, and salsa, all melted into a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick meal or snack!
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
1/2 cup diced onions
1 cup cooked and shredded chicken, beef, or beans (optional)
1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together shredded cheese, cooked and shredded chicken or beans (if using), diced bell peppers, diced onions, salsa, and chopped cilantro (if using). Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spread a quarter of the filling mixture evenly over half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape, enclosing the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Once hot, cook the filled quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then cut it into wedges and serve warm. Pair with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
Notes
For a veggie-only version, skip the meat and use extra bell peppers, onions, spinach, and mushrooms.
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the filling or serve with hot sauce.
For a breakfast twist, add scrambled eggs and crispy bacon to the quesadilla.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
You can freeze assembled, uncooked quesadillas for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg