Easy Quesadilla

4 servings

Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun gathering with friends. This simple recipe lets you create endless variations, all starting with a few basic ingredients. From classic cheese to protein-packed combinations and vibrant veggie additions, the possibilities are endless. Let's get...

... started on your customized quesadilla journey!

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Tom Founder

September 28, 2024

20 min.
20 min.
1/5

Ingredients:

Basic Ingredients:

6 large flour tortillas
6 TBSP of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed)
3 cups of cheese of your choice - shredded (3)

Optional Protein:

chicken – chorizo bites (store-bought or recipe here, my favorite)
chicken bites (store-bought or recipe here)
spicy pork bites (store-bought or recipe here)
beef bites (store-bought or recipe here)
tofu bites (store-bought or recipe here)
salmon bites (store-bought or recipe here)
black beans - canned, drained (do not reserve liquid) (or cooked, optionally substitute for another kind such as red beans)

Optional Vegetable:

tomatoes - diced
red onions - peeled and finely chopped (or other kinds)
spring onions (or chives )

Put Inside or Serve as a Side:

*You can use any kind of cheese you have available. I prefer to use a finely shredded Mexican cheese mixture. Optionally, you can double or triple the amount of cheese if you’re looking for a simple quesadilla with just cheese.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (or crape maker)
1x Turner (large)

Recipes

Best served with:

Guacamole

Easy Salsa

Chimichurri

Directions:

1. Prepare all ingredients:

1.1.

Prepare all basic ingredients.

1.2.

Prepare all optional ingredients you selected.

2. Pan fry quesadillas:

Note:
Work one by one, or use multiple pans at the same time.

2.1. Preheat a fry pan on medium-high heat with 1 TBSP of frying oil and add:

1 tortilla

2.2. While pan frying, evenly sprinkle over the entire top of the surface:

½ cup of cheese (1/6 of total amount)

2.3. Then add to the center of the quesadilla:

⅙ of the optional additional filling

2.4.

Fold the quesadilla in half and press with a turner to evenly distribute ingredients inside and pan fry until the bottom part turns slightly crispy (about 1-2 minutes).

2.5.

Then, carefully turn using a large turner, lightly press with the turner, and pan fry until the other part gets slightly crispy as well (about 1-2 minutes).

2.6.

Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining ones.

3. Plating & serving:

3.1.

Cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles (each serving should include 4-6 triangles).

3.2.

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chimichurri, and/or queso.

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