Best Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

5 from 17 votes

Best Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Cheese Quesadillas 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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Finger Food, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Kushi

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.

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