Description
Indulge in the quick and delightful experience of Fresh Cheese Quesadillas. This simple yet satisfying recipe features warm, crispy tortillas enveloping creamy cheese that melts to perfection. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, lunch, or a casual snack while entertaining friends, these quesadillas come together in just ten minutes. Elevate your meal with fresh toppings and enjoy a burst of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium flour tortillas (8 inches)
- 1 cup queso fresco or mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- ½ cup salsa for dipping
- Optional toppings: ½ avocado (sliced), 2 tbsp sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by grating the cheese and having everything within reach.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil until melted.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with cheese. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until crispy and cheese has melted.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve warm with salsa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg