Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Cheese Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 10-inch flour tortillas; 1/4 cup butter; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion; 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 dash salt; 3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (optional); sour cream (optional); guacamole (optional); salsa, on the side (optional)

Servings: persons

8 10-inch flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 dash salt
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (optional)
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
salsa, on the side (optional)

1
Lightly spread one side of each tortilla with butter; place four tortillas buttered side down on large skillet or griddle (may have to cook in batches).
2
Whip cream cheese until fluffy; stir in onions, tomato and salt.
3
Spread on tortillas in skillet to within 1/2-inch of edge; sprinkle on Colby Jack cheese and jalapeno.
4
Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up.
5
Cook on medium heat until bottom is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
6
Carefully flip quesadillas over to brown other side.
7
Remove from heat and cut into 4 or 6 wedges.
8
Serve with sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 10-inch flour tortillas, 1/4 cup butter, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, Cheese Quesadillas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Quesadillas

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