Cheese Quesadilla

A simple, satisfying favorite.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• 10 minutes, 3 ingredients.
• Crispy outside, gooey inside.
• Customizable add-ins.
• Kid-friendly.
• Late-night satisfaction.

Ingredient Notes

• Cheese MIX (sharp + melty) gives both flavor and pull.
• Real butter, not margarine.
• Flour tortillas, not corn (corn cracks).

Ingredient Substitutions

• Add cooked chicken, mushrooms, spinach, or beans.
• Pepper jack for heat.
• Avocado slices inside.

Equipment Needed

• Cast iron skillet or nonstick pan
• Spatula

Prep Tips

• Grate cheese fresh from the block.
• Have skillet hot before adding tortilla.

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep: 8 small flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded cheese, 2 tbsp butter. shred the cheese before you start cooking.

2. 2

   Butter one side of tortilla.

3. 3

   Sprinkle cheese, top with another tortilla.

4. 4

   Cook until golden, flip and finish.

Artsi Pro Tips

• Freshly grate cheese — pre-shredded has anti-caking agents that prevent good melt.
• Medium (not high) heat — high heat burns tortilla before cheese melts.
• Let it rest 1 minute before slicing — cheese sets so it doesn't ooze out.

Common Mistakes

• High heat — burnt tortilla, unmelted cheese.
• Pre-shredded cheese — gritty melt.
• Slicing immediately — cheese leaks out.

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