Golden-Brown Crispy Cheese Quesadillas
Crispy, golden tortillas filled with melty, stretchy cheese and optional fillings. Quick to make and perfect for snacks or meals, served with your favorite dips.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking quesadillas
- 1 spatula for flipping and pressing
- 1 brush to apply butter or oil
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a blend
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- Optional: sliced jalapeños onions, chicken, mushrooms
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the pan.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over half or the entire tortilla surface.
- Add any optional fillings on top of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half or top with another tortilla.
- Brush the outside lightly with butter or oil.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden, crispy, and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- Use butter for a richer, deeper golden crust.
- Cook on low-medium heat to melt cheese fully before browning.
- Press gently with a spatula while cooking for extra crispiness.
- Freshly shred cheese for better melting.
- Sprinkle cheese outside the tortilla for a crispy ‘frico’ crust.
- Try variations like garlic butter, three-cheese blends, or add scrambled eggs for breakfast.