Cheese Quesadilla

5 from 2 votes

The perfect cheese quesadilla: gooey, melty, golden deliciousness. Learn how to make the ultimate cheese quesadilla with this easy recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Cheese Quesadilla, How to Make Cheese Quesadillas in a Pan

Servings: Quesadillas

4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or a mix of cheddar and other favorite melty cheeses, like Monterey Jack
4 tablespoons butter
Sour cream guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo for serving
Optional fillings: cooked onions bell peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, cooked chicken or beef, beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, or any other favorite ingredients

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Butter one side of a flour tortilla. Place the tortilla, buttered side down, in the skillet.
Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese (about 1/2 cup) evenly over the tortilla. If you're using additional fillings, add them on top of the cheese now. Don't overfill, or the quesadilla may be difficult to flip.
Fold the empty side over the top of the cheese with the buttered side facing upwards.
Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Use kitchen scissors, a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the quesadilla into wedges.