Quesadilla Recipe

Crispy Cheesy Quesadilla (Easy Skillet Recipe)

Golden, crispy tortillas packed with melted cheese—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.

Quesadilla Recipe

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6–8 min Total: 10–15 min Makes: 2 quesadillas

Ingredients

• 2 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat tortillas)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken (optional), chopped or shredded
• 1/3 cup bell pepper + onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1–2 tsp butter or oil (for crisping)
• Salt, pepper, taco seasoning (optional)
• To serve: salsa, sour cream, guacamole

Directions

1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a little butter/oil to coat the pan.
2. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the whole tortilla (this helps “glue” it together).
3. Add chicken/veggies on one half only (if using). Fold the tortilla over to make a half-moon.
4. Cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp. Flip carefully and cook 2–3 minutes more until cheese is melted and the second side is crisp.
5. Rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Quick Meal Kid Friendly Skillet

Pro tip: For the crispiest quesadillas, keep heat at medium (not high), use a light layer of butter, and avoid overfilling—too much filling makes them hard to flip and can turn them soggy.

Watch: Best Quesadilla Tutorial

This Allrecipes video teaches key quesadilla techniques—cheese placement, flipping, and cutting—to get a crispy outside and melty center.