Cheese Quesadilla
Updated Nov 15, 2025
Easy stovetop cheese quesadilla: Heat your pan, add butter, and build your quesadilla with flour tortillas and shredded cheese.
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Cheese Quesadillas are so good and easy to make!
This cheese quesadilla recipe is simple, delicious, and so easy to make. I mean, what’s not to love about a golden brown, crispy flour tortilla that contains deliciously gooey cheese? If there’s anything I make more than grilled cheese for my kids’ quick weekend lunches, it’s this cheese quesadilla recipe. It doesn’t get easier, and I always end up with happy campers. Plus, I love that I can sneak in extra protein from leftover shredded chicken or extra veggies like leftover fresh spinach or zucchini.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Cheese Quesadilla Ingredients
- Tortillas: Flour tortillas make the best quesadillas because they’re soft and flexible.
- Shredded cheese: I like to use shredded cheddar, but any type of shredded cheese works.
- Butter: I love the way butter crisps up the outside of my tortillas, but you can swap in olive oil if you prefer.
How to Make Cheese Quesadillas
Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 2 10-inch flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter or olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add one tortilla to the pan and scatter the cheddar cheese in an even layer all over the tortilla. Place the second tortilla on top of the cheese.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom of the tortilla starts to become golden brown. Carefully flip the tortilla and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom of the tortilla becomes golden brown.
- Remove the quesadilla from the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the quesadilla into 6 triangles. Serve with guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- My Top Tip: Watch the butter! Butter burns very quickly so you need to keep an eye on it. Make sure to add your tortillas when it’s just melted.
- Storage: Leftover quesadillas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Gently reheat in a frying pan over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- Freezing: To freeze, tightly wrap in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat when you’re ready to eat.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Watch the butter. Butter burns very quickly so you need to keep an eye on it. Make sure to add your tortillas when it’s just melted.
- Let your quesadillas rest. After your quesadilla is cooked, remove it from the heat and transfer to a cutting board. Give it a few minutes to cool and let the cheese set before cutting into it.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice your quesadillas. I like cutting my quesadillas into triangles with a pizza cutter so they’re easier to serve and dip. A sharp knife will work, too!
- Don’t overfill your quesadillas. If you’re adding extra fillings in addition to the cheese, be mindful not to overfill your quesadillas and leave a small border on the edges so nothing melts or spills over the sides.
Serving Ideas
- Lean into condiments. These quesadillas are so delicious with all kinds of toppings. My favorites are simple guacamole, homemade salsa, and black bean salsa.
- Add a protein: For a heartier, more filling quesadilla, melt some cooked chicken, ground beef, or even grilled shrimp in with the cheese.
- Make a veggie side. To make this a more nutritious meal, try pairing your quesadillas with a Mexican chopped salad, Mexican street corn, or veggie fajitas.
FAQs
To maintain the crispiness, keep your cooked quesadillas in a single layer on a wire rack until completely cooled. If adding veggies and other fillings besides cheese, avoid overloading the quesadillas, as that can lead to excess moisture.
Comments
So delicious!!! Simple and fast too! Whole family enjoyed your recipe, thanks!!!
I’m so happy to hear it was simple, fast, delicious, AND family-friendly for you!
Delicious! I love the ideas for enhancements too
Yay!! So happy you liked it!
So easy and quick – thank you!
Yay, I’m so happy to hear you liked it!!