Description
This easy homemade quesadilla recipe is crispy, cheesy, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for quick lunches, busy weeknight dinners, or party snacks, these quesadillas come together in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients you already have on hand.
Ingredients
4 medium flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Mexican blend)
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for cooking)
Optional fillings:
1 cup cooked chicken, beef, or shrimp
1 cup sautéed bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms
½ cup black beans or refried beans
Fresh herbs (cilantro or green onions)
For serving: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo
Instructions
Warm a skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter or olive oil.
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese evenly over half.
Add any desired fillings on top of the cheese.
Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
Serve warm with dips and toppings.
Notes
Don’t overfill your quesadilla—too many fillings make flipping difficult.
To make them vegetarian, use beans, veggies, and extra cheese.
For freezer-friendly quesadillas, cook, cool, then wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat in a skillet, oven, or air fryer for the best crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, appetizer
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ quesadilla
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: quesadilla recipe, easy quesadillas, cheesy quesadillas, quick dinner