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Quick Crispy Quesadillas Recipe 4 Easy Ways to Make in 10 Minutes

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy quesadillas with four variations: classic cheese, spicy chicken, veggie, and sweet dessert. Ready in under 10 minutes, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Medium-size (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup / 100 g)
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (½ cup / 50 g)
  • Butter or oil for pan-frying (about 1 teaspoon / 5 ml)
  • Cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 cup / 140 g) – for spicy chicken quesadilla
  • Chopped jalapeños or hot sauce (to taste) – for spicy chicken quesadilla
  • Shredded pepper jack cheese (1 cup / 100 g) – for spicy chicken quesadilla
  • Chopped cilantro (optional) – for spicy chicken quesadilla
  • Sautéed bell peppers and onions (½ cup each) – for veggie quesadilla
  • Black beans, rinsed and drained (½ cup / 120 g) – for veggie quesadilla
  • Shredded mozzarella or cheese of choice (1 cup / 100 g) – for veggie quesadilla
  • Peanut butter or Nutella (2 tablespoons) – for sweet dessert quesadilla
  • Sliced bananas or strawberries (½ cup) – for sweet dessert quesadilla
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) – for sweet dessert quesadilla

Instructions

  1. Prep your fillings: shred cheese, chop veggies, shred cooked chicken, or slice fruit (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat your pan over medium heat and add about 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of butter or oil. Let it melt and coat the pan evenly.
  3. Place one tortilla flat in the pan. Sprinkle an even layer of cheese (about ½ cup / 50 g) over half of the tortilla. Add your chosen fillings over the cheese, then sprinkle a little more cheese on top.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings. Press down lightly with your spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
  5. Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side another 2-3 minutes until crispy and the cheese inside is fully melted.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for a minute or two before slicing.
  7. Cut into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream if desired.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning tortillas before cheese melts. Press down gently with spatula for even crust. Let quesadilla rest before slicing to prevent cheese from oozing. Avoid overstuffing to make flipping easier. Reheat leftovers in skillet or toaster oven to keep crispiness. Use gluten-free or whole wheat tortillas as needed. Dairy-free cheese and oil can be used for vegan version.

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