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Holding a wedge of cheese quesadilla over a plate with toppings and more wedges.

Easy Cheese Quesadilla

Enjoy an easy to make cheese quesadilla whenever you are hungry or use it to elevate taco night to the next level.
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Cook Time: 4 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American. Mexican
Keyword: cheese quesadilla, cheese quesadillas, quesadilla with cheese
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 490kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 flour tortilla shells
  • 1/2 cup Mexican or cheddar cheese
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil or butter

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the olive oil or butter and coat the pan.
  • Place a single tortilla shell into the skillet.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over top and cover with the second tortilla shell.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the bottom becomes golden brown.
  • Carefully flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until the bottom turns golden brown.
  • Remove from the skillet and allow to cool for about a minute before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Calcium: 457mg | Iron: 3mg
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