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Cheese quesadilla slices on a white plate, topped with creamy avocado sauce and green onions.

Cheese Quesadilla

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese such as cheddar or a Mexican blend
  • 2 fajita-size flour tortillas
  • Creamy Avocado Sauce optional for serving
  • Sliced green onion optional for garnish
  • Freshly chopped cilantro optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Warm the skillet: Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Prepare the tortilla: Once the butter stops foaming, place one tortilla in the pan.
    Placing one tortilla in a pan for cheese quesadilla.
  • Add cheese: Spread shredded cheese evenly, reaching out to the edges of the tortilla.
    Spreading shredded cheese evenly on a flour tortilla for a cheese quesadilla.
  • Layer and cook: Place the second tortilla on top and cook until the bottom is dark golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip and brown: Remove the quesadilla, add the remaining butter, flip the quesadilla back into the pan, and cook the other side until golden-brown.
  • Slice and serve: Cut the quesadilla into quarters and serve with Creamy Avocado Sauce, garnished with green onion and cilantro if desired.
    Crispy quesadilla with melted cheese and green onions on wooden serving board.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 17gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 793mgFiber: 2g
Keyword cheese, cheesy quesadilla, mexican cuisine, quick lunch
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