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Classic Cheese Quesadilla
15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Classic Cheese Quesadilla

Traditional dish · Mexican

A simple yet satisfying classic Mexican quesadilla, featuring melted cheese between two corn tortillas, grilled to golden perfection.

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Ingredients

  • Corn tortillas8
  • Monterey Jack cheese, shredded2 cups
  • Vegetable oil or lard2 tbsp
  • Saltto taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Place one tortilla on the hot surface. Sprinkle half of the tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

  3. 3

    Fold the other half of the tortilla over the cheese to create a half-moon shape.

  4. 4

    Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Flip carefully.

  5. 5

    Remove from the pan, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.

  6. 6

    Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.

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