Cheese Quesadilla are quick and easy to make. They are crispy on the outside and contain gooey cheese. These quesadillas are prepared in a pan on the stovetop using only 4 ingredients and less than 20 minutes. Serve them for school lunch, quick snacks, finger food, or as party appetizers.
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Best Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 Wonton or Gyoza Wrappers or 4 large tortillas
- 2 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend check tips
- 4 to 5 tablespoons Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter to cook the quesadilla
Instructions
- In a bowl, add melted butter and garlic powder and mix. Keep this aside.4 to 5 tablespoons Butter, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Heat cast-iron or non-stick pan or griddle on medium flame and grease it with olive oil.1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each wrapper or tortilla. Then, spread the cheese blend evenly over one-half of each wrapper.30 Wonton or Gyoza Wrappers, 2 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend
- Fold the wrapper in half over the filling. Do not seal.
- Place 6 to 8 mini quesadillas or one large tortilla, depending on the size of the pan, and cook uncovered for a couple of minutes on one side.
- Once the cooked side develops a golden brown color, flip and cook the other side for 1 or 2 more minutes until the filling is hot or the cheese starts to melt.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, pica de gallo, sour cream or, enchilada sauce, or any red hot sauce.
Notes
- You can use wonton wrappers, spring roll wrappers, or gyoza to make mini quesadillas to serve as party appetizers, snacks, or finger food. Traditionally, tortillas are used. If you have leftover chapti or any thin flatbread, you can use it to make a quesadilla.
- Vary the amount of cheese as per your taste.
- I have used salted butter. If you are using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
- I have used a Mexican cheese blend. You can only use cheddar or Monterey Jack, as these are the best cheeses for making quesadillas. Some other cheeses that can be used include Asadero and queso Blanco.
- This recipe is super simple, and even kids will love it. Feel free to add jalapenos, onion, and cooked chicken or shrimp for extra flavor.
- To avoid mess, never overfill your quesadillas.
Nutrition
Simple cheese quesadilla recipe
With four basic ingredients - tortilla or wrapper, cheese, garlic powder, and butter you can build and eat quesadillas in less than 10 minutes.
It is one of the best recipes that you can pack for lunch, a picnic, or even when you travel. I prepare this often, especially during weekends while watching movies or during Super Bowl parties.
These cheese quesadillas taste great on their own but can be served with red hot sauce, salsa, dips, guacamole, sour cream, etc. You can also add this as a side for your Mexican dinner.
Ingredients
Wrappers: Traditionally quesadillas are made using corn tortillas or flour tortillas. You can use Indian chapati, any flatbread. Today I have made these mini bite size quesadilla using wonton or goyza wrappers.
Butter: Try cooking quesadillas in butter for the best flavor and taste. But feel free to use olive oil too.
Garlic powder: Optional but adds more flavor.
Cheese: Cheddar or Monterey Jack is the best cheese to make quesadillas. You can use a store-bought Mexican cheese blend.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
- In a bowl, add melted butter and garlic powder and mix. Keep this aside.
- Heat cast-iron or non-stick pan or griddle on medium flame and grease it with olive oil.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each wrapper or tortilla. Then, spread the cheese blend evenly over one-half of each wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper in half over the filling. Do not seal.
- Place 6 to 8 mini quesadillas or one large tortilla, depending on the size of the pan, and cook uncovered for a couple of minutes on one side.
- Once the cooked side develops a golden brown color, flip and cook the other side for 1 or 2 more minutes until the filling is hot or the cheese starts to melt.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, pica de gallo, sour cream or, enchilada sauce, or any red hot sauce.
Tips
- You can use wonton wrappers, spring roll wrappers, or gyoza to make mini quesadillas to serve as party appetizers, snacks, or finger food. Traditionally, tortillas are used. If you have leftover chapti or any thin flatbread, you can use it to make a quesadilla.
- Vary the amount of cheese as per your taste.
- I have used salted butter. If you are using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the recipe.
- I have used a Mexican cheese blend. You can only use cheddar or Monterey Jack, as these are the best cheeses for making quesadillas. Some other cheeses that can be used include Asadero and queso Blanco.
- This recipe is super simple, and even kids will love it. Feel free to add jalapenos, onion, and cooked chicken or shrimp for extra flavor.
- To avoid mess, never overfill your quesadillas.
Store and Reheat
- Once the quesadillas cool completely, you can store in an airtight conatiner and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
- You can also wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or in a zip lock bag and freeze it for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, warm them in a pan on medium-low flame until warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
The best cheese for quesadillas is one that melts easily. Traditionally, cheddar or Monterey jack is used. You can even use mozzarella. Asadero and queso Blanco. Try to avoid cheeses like parmesan, feta, etc.
Quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish traditionally made with tortillas and cheese. You can then add black beans, jalapenos, any vegetables, cooked meat, etc. This is then cooked on a stovetop in a pan.
Never overfill the quesadillas, and once you are done cooking, if possible, transfer them to a wire rack until they are completely cooled.
To make cheese quesadilla even better, serve it with salsa, pica de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, queso, hot sauce etc.
To spice up your cheese quesadilla, sprinkle taco, Za'atar cajun seasoning or cayenne (chili powder) along with shredded cheese. You can even add this seasoning to garlic butter. As you cook and the cheese melts, it will enhance the overall flavor.
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Note: We originally posted this simple and best cheese quesadilla in Noov 2018. It has now been modified in April 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.
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Fay
Delicious. Nice and crispy!