Classic cheese quesadillas are without a doubt the most requested meal at lunchtime around my house, especially when the weather gets cooler. A cheese quesadilla is  delicious alongside a cup of tomato basil soup or with a side of apple slices and is pretty yummy just right by itself.

Here’s how I make it.

Classic Cheese Quesadillas

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A simple recipe for classic cheese quesadillas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

  • 2 tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • olive oil, grape seed oil, or a tablespoon of melted butter

Instructions 

  • Place tortilla on griddle drizzled with olive oil (or substitute listed above) over medium heat.
  • Add cheeses and top with second tortilla.
  • Cook until bottom tortilla begins to brown and cheese softens, about 2 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until tortilla is browned and cheese has melted.
  • Remove from heat and cut into 6 wedges

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo 

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Robyn Stone is a cookbook author, wife, mom, and passionate home cook. Her tested and trusted recipes give readers the confidence to cook recipes the whole family will love. Robyn has been featured on Food Network, People, Southern Living, and more.

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