Quesadillas (various)

Mexican · Tortillas · 25 min · Serves 4

Quesadillas are the answer to the question "what's for dinner?" — quick, satisfying, and endlessly customizable with whatever cheese and fillings you have on hand. Kids love them, they come together in minutes, and they're perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a casual gathering.

Ingredients

• 8flour tortillas
• 2 cupsshredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
• 1.5 cupscooked shredded chicken or ground beef
• 1diced poblano or bell pepper
• 0.5diced red onion
• 0.25 cupfresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbspbutter or oil
• to tastesalt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Have all your fillings prepped and ready: cheese shredded, meat cooked, vegetables chopped, cilantro picked.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly butter one side of a tortilla and place it butter-side down on the hot surface.

3. 3

   Scatter a handful of cheese on half of the tortilla, then add your desired fillings — meat, peppers, onion, cilantro — and more cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half.

4. 4

   Cook until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes. Gently flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted throughout.

   5 min

5. 5

   Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or jalapeños on the side.