Cheese quesadilla
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla that is filled with cheese and then fried. The cheese that is most commonly used in quesadillas is a type of Mexican cheese called Oaxaca cheese. This cheese is a white, crumbly cheese that melts easily. Quesadillas can also be made with other types of cheese, such as cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
The history of quesadillas is not entirely clear. It is believed that the dish originated in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The word quesadilla is derived from the Spanish word for cheese, queso. It is possible that quesadillas were first created by the indigenous people of Mexico who used tortillas to wrap around their food.
The first recorded recipe for quesadillas was in a cookbook published in Mexico City in 1885. This cookbook, titled El Cocinero Mexicano, contained a recipe for quesadillas that were made with cheddar cheese and fried in lard.
Advice
Making a cheese quesadilla is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal. Start off by prepping your ingredients - grate some cheese, chop some vegetables, prepare your favorite quesadilla fillings. Then, heat some oil in a skillet on medium heat and add your tortilla. Top one side of the tortilla with cheese and fillings, then fold it over to cover the fillings. Cook until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is nice and crispy. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden brown. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious cheese quesadilla!
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Recipes
Zucchini, Corn, Black-Bean, and Jack-Cheese Quesadillas
- defrosted corn
- chili powder
- onion
- zucchini
- salt
- black bean
- black pepper
- oil
- jalapeño
- monterey jack cheese
- flour tortilla
Baked Ham and Cheese Quesadilla
- tomato
- monterey jack cheese
- green onion
- flour tortilla
- ham
- cooking spray
- black pepper
- vegetable oil
Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
- pepper jack cheese
- chili powder
- corn
- jalapeño
- jalapeño
- mango
- peach
- poblano pepper
- summer squash
- cheddar cheese
- smoked paprika
- basil
- cilantro
- olive
- bell pepper
- corn
- lime juice
Chicken, Chili, and Cheese Quesadillas
- hot sauce chipotle
- salt
- chicken
- ripened tomato
- pickled jalapeno
- avocado
- corn tortilla
- onion
- cilantro
- butter
- colby cheese
Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Guacamole
- guacamole
- olive oil
- cheddar cheese
- queso blanco
- flour tortilla
- mozzarella cheese
Cheese Quesadillas
- hot sauce chipotle
- salt
- ripened tomato
- avocado
- colby cheese
- onion
- cilantro
- butter
- corn tortilla
Cheese Quesadillas
- olive oil
- cheddar cheese
- jack cheese
- flour tortilla
Pulled Pork and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
- jalapeño
- bell pepper
- onion
- bell pepper
- pork gravy
- vegetable oil
- braised pork shank
- garlic
- goat cheese log
- flour tortilla
Blue Corn, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas
- cilantro
- salsa
- salt
- harina de maiz azul
- masa harina
- queso fresco
- water
- serrano chile
- onion
- salt
- olive oil
- porcini mushroom
Chicken and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
- butter
- sour cream
- basil
- chicken breast
- goat cheese
- chicken stock
- monterey jack cheese
- onion
- cilantro
- lime juice
- olive oil
- jalapeño
- flour tortilla
Bean and Cheddar Cheese Quesadillas
- black pepper
- avocado
- tomato
- cheddar cheese
- pinto bean
- coriander
- cumin
- salt
- sour cream
- corn tortilla
- butter
Surprise-Ingredient Cheese Quesadillas
- butter
- corn tortilla
- epazote
- oaxaca cheese
- salsa
Grilled Greens and Cheese Quesadillas
- avocado tomatillo salsa verde
- salsa roja
- salt
- swiss chard
- onion
- vegetable oil
- lime juice
- garlic
- toma cheese
- corn tortilla
Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas
- black pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- broccoli
- cheddar cheese
- flour tortilla
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- flour tortilla 36%
Rarey Ingredients
- flour tortilla 36%