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Easy Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Simple cheese quesadilla recipe ready in under 10 minutes! This classic Mexican dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cheese quesadilla
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend
  • butter or oil for sautéing

Instructions

  • Lay out the tortillas and divide the shredded cheese between the tortillas. Adding the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  • Fold the tortillas. Heat a large skillet on medium heat spraying the pan with baking spray, oil, or some butter.
  • Add the assembled tortillas into the skillet and cook on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden.
  • Flip the quesadillas and repeat until the other side is also golden.
  • Remove from the skillet and slice the quesadillas and serve with desired sides.

Air Fryer Method-

  • Spray the air fryer basket with baking spray and assemble the quesadillas.
  • Add the quesadillas to the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Remove when golden quesadillas, cut and serve with desired sides.