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Published: Nov 25, 2012 · Modified: Feb 21, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Simple Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

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This simple Cheese Quesadilla recipe is an excellent lunch box recipe that my kids take to school. As it takes about 15 minutes to make, it can be a quick dinner menu as well on busy nights.

Simple Cheese Quesadila in a plate

On a busy night or weekend, this is one of the menus that I go to. The recipe that I have today is for the basic cheese quesadilla, but one can get their imagination wild and go with any filling along with cheese to make this a meal. I made a basic salsa to go with the quesadilla.

This is my son’s favorite lunch box menu and it is so easy to make in the mornings. This is also a quick and easy recipe that requires very minimal ingredients and can be made in under 30 mins. There are fancy quesadilla makers in the market, but I find the cast iron pan to do the job just fine.

I have the salsa recipe here!

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Preparation time – 10 mins plus time taken to make the salsa
Cooking time – 15 mins
Difficulty level – easy

Simple Cheese Quesadilla garnish with cilantro

Ingredients to make Cheese Quesadilla – To make 4 quesadillas

  • Tortilla (flour or corn) – 4 (I used the burrito size)
  • Cheese (Mexican blend) – 1 cup (¼ cup for each quesadilla)
  • Non stick oil spray

Procedure –

  • Prepare the salsa as per the recipe and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat the pan and spray some oil. Now place a tortilla on the pan and heat it until light brown spots appear.
Heating the tortilla in a pan
  • Now flip the tortilla and fill one half of it with ¼th cup of cheese.
Filling the cheese on tortilla
  • Fold the tortilla over (makes a semi-circle) and then press it down with a spatula. You will notice that the cheese starts to melt.
  • Flip the tortilla over and cook on the other side too.
Folding the tortilla and press it
  • Now using a pizza cutter cut the quesadilla into 4 strips. Repeat the same with the rest of the tortillas.
Cutting quesedilla into 4 strips
  • Serve with salsa!
Serve Cheese Quesadilla with salsa

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Simple Cheese Quesadilla in a Plate

Simple Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

This simple Cheese Quesadilla recipe is an excellent lunch box recipe that my kids take to school. As it takes about 15 minutes to make, it can be a quick dinner menu as well on busy nights.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Entree, Lunch Box Recipes, Quick and Easy
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Quesadillas
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients

  • 4 Tortilla flour or corn(I used the burrito size)
  • 1 cup Cheese Mexican blend (¼ cup for each quesadilla)
  • Non stick oil spray

Instructions

  • Prepare the salsa as per the recipe and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat the pan and spray some oil. Now place a tortilla on the pan and heat it until light brown spots appear.
  • Now flip the tortilla and fill one half of it with ¼th cup of cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla over (makes a semi circle) and then press it down with a spatula. You will notice that the cheese starts to melt.
  • Flip the tortilla over and cook on the other side too.
  • Now using a pizza cutter cut the quesadilla into 4 strips. Repeat the same with the rest of the tortillas.
  • Serve with salsa!

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Love to Experiment says

    February 01, 2013 at 6:55 am

    That was so quick. Thanks for linking it to the event...

    I am new to your blog. Liked it very much. Following your space....

    Reply
  2. Jaleela says

    December 31, 2012 at 11:19 am

    nice idea . thanks for linking my event

    Reply
  3. Archana Potdar says

    November 28, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Wow this is yum yum yum. Thanks for linking it to the event.
    I am hosting Kids Delight from 16th Nov to 15th Dec’2012 . Do send me your entries

    Reply
    • My Cooking Journey says

      November 29, 2012 at 1:39 am

      Thanks Archana ! Lovely event. Will link more recipes 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rosh says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Have always thought of trying to make quesedillas...love your recipe and clicks 🙂

    Chef Al dente On going event: Street Food of India!

    Reply
    • My Cooking Journey says

      November 27, 2012 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks Rosh ! Give it a shot and let me know if you liked them.

      Sandhya

      Reply
  5. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:50 am

    love these quesedilla!!! yummy and drool worthy pictures!!
    Sowmya

    Ongoing Event - CWF - Whole Wheat Flour
    Ongoing Event - Let's Party - Eggless Bakes and Treats

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    • My Cooking Journey says

      November 27, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks Sowmya !

      Reply
  6. Easy (EZ) Editorial Calendar says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:19 am

    Looks yum and well explained...Thank you so much for sharing this:)

    Did you get a chance to check the website www.ezedcal.com/ta to manage editorial calendar easily for your blog and show your editorial calendar in your blog easily (optional)
    Thanks & Regards
    Malar

    Reply
    • My Cooking Journey says

      November 26, 2012 at 5:44 am

      Thanks Malar !

      Reply
  7. gayathri says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:48 am

    yummy...Interesting Recipe....

    Reply
    • My Cooking Journey says

      November 26, 2012 at 5:44 am

      Thanks Gayathri ! Was going through your cilantro lime rice. Will be a good combination with this 🙂

      Sandhya

      Reply
    • gayathri says

      November 26, 2012 at 11:03 pm

      yes you are right Sandhya..both are good combination....

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Yummy!!!for me,this is a good idea for breakfast.....

    Reply
    • My Cooking Journey says

      November 26, 2012 at 2:04 am

      Thanks Amy ! Would be perfect for breakfast with tons of protein from the cheese:)

      Sandhya

      Reply

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