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Super Cheesy Cheese Quesadilla

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June 2, 2023 by Tamara J. Leave a Comment

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This cheese quesadilla is gooey melty cheese sandwiched between two buttery, cheese-crusted flour tortillas. It is a three-ingredient, easy cheese quesadilla recipe that is perfect for a quick, filling meal or snack.

For more delicious quesadilla recipes try my Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas and Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas next!

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  • Why We Love This Cheese Quesadilla Recipe:
  • What is a Cheese Quesadilla?
  • The Best Cheese for Quesadillas:
  • Cheese Quesadilla Ingredients:
  • How to Make a Cheese Quesadilla:
  • Alternatives and Variations:
  • Pro-Tips:
  • Storing and Reheating:
  • FAQ:
  • More Mexican Inspired Recipes to Try
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook when you make this recipe! I would love to see your creation, and give you a shoutout!
sliced cheese quesadilla

Served fresh out of the pan, the cheese quesadilla is one of the most simple and yummy recipes imaginable! If I am ever stumped on what to prepare for a quick lunch or dinner, this is one of the easiest recipes to make.

My family loves it because it tastes even better than what you would order at your favorite sit-down Mexican restaurant or in the drive-thru at Taco Bell. Prepare to devour the best cheese quesadilla ever!

Why We Love This Cheese Quesadilla Recipe:

Quick & Easy! I can not imagine a more satisfying meal that is ready in just 15 minutes with 3 ingredients.

Crowd Pleaser! When I make these, no one in the house objects! It is crispy, ultra cheesy, and downright delicious so even the picky eaters approve.

Customizable! The cheese quesadilla is far from basic but you can always enhance it by adding protein or veggies. Switch up the kind of cheese, make it spicy, serve it with sauce... the possibilities are truly endless!

cheese quesadilla cut to reveal gooey center

What is a Cheese Quesadilla?

A quesadilla is a toasted tortilla with cheese in the center. Traditional Mexican quesadillas are made with corn tortillas on a griddle but many Tex-Mex recipes (like this one) use flour tortillas. They sometimes include fillings like steak, ground beef, or peppers.

Cheese quesadillas are often served with sides like pickled jalapenos, queso dip, salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

The Best Cheese for Quesadillas:

Use a melty cheese for the ultimate cheese pull. Here are my suggestions:

  • Cheddar Cheese: This sharp cheese is the most common cheese used in American versions of this recipe.
  • Oaxaca Cheese: This is the top choice for traditional Mexican cheese quesadillas.
  • Monterey Jack Cheese: This has a light, sweet flavor.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: This Italian cheese has a mild, milky flavor.
  • Asadero: Most Mexican restaurants use this creamy cheese.
  • Chihuahua: Use this for a buttery taste.

Cheese Quesadilla Ingredients:

  • Flour tortillas: You can use corn tortillas but flour tortillas tend to be sturdier.
  • Cheddar cheese: Shredded.
  • Oaxaca cheese: This white Mexican cheese is similar to mozzarella cheese so use that if you have trouble finding it.
  • Butter: Add this to the pan for extra crispy quesadillas with a golden brown crust.

Cheese Quesadilla Topping Ideas:

  • Guacamole: This contains creamy avocados, lime, cilantro, and a hint of spice from the jalapeno.
  • Sour Cream: If you have not dipped a quesadilla in cool, creamy, tangy sour cream, have you really lived?
  • Salsa: Pair these with a flavorful salsa like my Taqueria Style Creamy Jalapeno Salsa, Super Simple Chipotle Salsa, or this Mango Salsa recipe.
  • Pico de gallo: This easy recipe is a fresh mix of seasoned tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cilantro, with a citrusy burst of lime.
ingredients for cheese quesadillas

How to Make a Cheese Quesadilla:

Add butter to a preheated skillet over medium heat on the stove. Mix shredded cheddar and oaxaca cheese in a large bowl. Then add about ¼ cup of shredded cheese directly to the skillet.

Immediately place one flour tortilla directly over the cheese mixture. Then place another handful of cheese on the tortilla. Add a second tortilla on top of the Mexican cheese blend. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. 

two flour tortillas with cheese in the middle cooking on a skillet

Lift the quesadilla up with a spatula, and add another ¼ cup of the cheese mixture into the skillet. Then flip the tortilla over so it’s directly over the cheese.

pan searing a cheese crusted quesadilla

Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until that side is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat these steps until all of the cheese quesadillas are done.

pan searing a cheese crusted quesadilla

Enjoy them with your favorite toppings!

cheese quesadilla cut to reveal gooey center

Alternatives and Variations:

  • Add Protein: For a heartier meal, add shredded chicken, ham, black beans, or egg.
  • Other Add-Ins: Try adding jalapenos, diced tomatoes, spinach, or spices (i.e., chili powder, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper).
  • Folded Cheese Quesadilla: For this recipe, I use two tortillas for one quesadilla. Alternatively, use one tortilla. Fill half with cheese, fold, and place it in the pan.
cheese quesadilla cut to reveal gooey center

Pro-Tips:

  • No matter what cheese you use, ensure it is high quality. This recipe is simple with very few ingredients so use the best.
  • Pre-shredded cheese is fine, but I suggest grating blocks of cheese instead. Pre-shredded cheese often has a waxy coating that prevents it from clumping and makes it grainy once melted.
  • Use at least two types of cheese for depth of flavor.

Storing and Reheating:

Store leftover cheese quesadillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, add them to a skillet over low heat until warmed through, or add to an air fryer set to 350 F. Avoid the microwave because they will get soggy.

a cooked cheese quesadilla on a cutting board

FAQ:

What to add to a cheese quesadilla?

Add whatever you would like. I suggest corn, black olives, black beans, caramelized onions, jalapenos, or meat.

What is the most popular cheese for quesadillas?

For American-style quesadillas, cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese are the most popular cheese options.

Is a quesadilla folded or two tortillas?

You can prepare your quesadilla with two stacked tortillas or use one tortilla and just fold it.

cheese quesadilla cut to reveal gooey center

More Mexican Inspired Recipes to Try

  • Tacos Dorados
  • Quick and Easy Shrimp Tacos
  • Cheesy Gordita Crunch
  • Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
  • 7 Layer Taco Bell Nacho Fries

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cheese quesadilla cut to reveal gooey center

Super Cheesy Cheese Quesadilla

This cheese quesadilla is gooey melty cheese sandwiched between two buttery, cheese-crusted flour tortillas. It is a three-ingredient, easy cheese quesadilla recipe that is perfect for a quick, filling meal or snack.
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Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Course: 30 Minute Meals
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheese, quesadilla
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 578kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • 8 Flour tortillas
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded (or mozzarella cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Topping ideas:

  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa
  • Pico de gallo

Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet over medium on the stove. Add ½ tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
  • Combine the shredded cheddar cheese and the oaxaca cheese in a large bowl. 
  • Add about ¼ cup of shredded cheese directly to the skillet, then place one flour tortilla directly over the cheese mixture.
  • Add another handful of cheese to the tortilla, then place the other one on top. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. 
  • Lift the quesadilla up with a spatula, and add another ¼ cup of the cheese mixture into the skillet. Then flip the tortilla over so it’s directly over the cheese.
  • Cook for another 3-5 minutes until that side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat these steps until all of the quesadillas are made.
  • Enjoy it with your favorite toppings!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g
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