Name: Fifteen-Minute Quesadillas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 large flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack; 1/2 cup cooked chicken diced, optional; 1/4 cup diced bell peppers; 1/4 cup diced onions; 1 tbsp butter or oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Overview

Prep5 min

Cook6 min

Total11 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Non-stick skillet
Spatula
Knife and cutting board

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Method

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Layer the fillings

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Lay one tortilla flat, sprinkle half the cheese evenly over it, then add the chicken, bell peppers, onions, salt, and pepper, and top with the remaining cheese. Place the second tortilla on top.

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Toast until golden

Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium heat, pressing gently, until both tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges. Flip carefully with a spatula.

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Slice and serve

Remove from the heat, let it rest a minute so the cheese does not ooze, then cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

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Tips

NoteGrate your own cheese so it melts more smoothly than pre-shredded bags.

NoteRest a minute before cutting so the cheese stays inside the quesadilla.

NoteUse medium heat throughout; too high burns the tortilla before the cheese melts.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorWrap cooled quesadillas in foil and refrigerate; reheat in a dry skillet over low heat for the best texture.

Best freshTastes best hot off the pan while the cheese is still stretchy.

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Frequently asked

Can I make them vegetarian?+

Yes — leave out the chicken and add more veggies, beans, or mushrooms.

What cheese melts best?+

Cheddar and Monterey Jack melt smoothly; a blend gives the most flavor.

How do I keep the tortilla from burning?+

Use medium heat and a little butter or oil, cooking each side 2 to 3 minutes.

Fifteen-Minute Quesadillas

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment