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Crispy Cheese Quesadillas
A simple buttery cheese quesadilla cooked until golden and crisp with melted cheese inside.
From YouTube · Jul 22, 2020
A simple buttery cheese quesadilla cooked until golden and crisp with melted cheese inside.
5 min
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
25 min
Total time
4 quesadillas
Yield
Ingredients
3 ingredients- 4 medium 8-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups (225 g) shredded cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyère or Monterey Jack
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, divided
Method
9 steps- Place one tortilla in a cold frying pan.
- Spread approximately 1/2 cup grated cheese over one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the cheese.
- Brush the upper surface generously with melted butter.
- Place the pan over medium heat and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the underside is crisp and golden and the cheese begins to melt.
- Brush the upper side with more melted butter, then carefully flip the quesadilla.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until both sides are golden and the cheese is completely melted.
- Transfer to a board and repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately.
Recipe notes
Equipment
- 10-inch skillet
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