ReceptnaptárCheese Quesadilla
The cheese quesadilla is the fastest dish of Mexican street food and home cooking: tortilla, melting cheese, done. Crisp outside and gooey inside, it is on the table in ten minutes. It is even better with salsa, guacamole or sour cream.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Warm the tortillas on both sides in a dry skillet or on a grill over low heat.
- Crumble the cheese over one tortilla, then fold it in half.
- Heat until the cheese melts.
- Continue the same way with the remaining tortillas.
Source: Wikibooks – Artes culinarias – Artes culinarias/Recetas/Quesadillas (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tips
- Oaxaca cheese is traditional, but mozzarella or jack cheese substitutes well.
- Cook over medium heat so the cheese melts by the time the tortilla browns.
- Brush the skillet with a little oil before folding to get a nice golden color.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better with corn or flour tortillas?
Both are traditional; flour is softer and easier to fold, while corn has more flavor.
What else can I fill it with?
Mushrooms, roasted peppers, chicken, beans.
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