Crispy Butter Corn & Cheddar Quesadilla
A golden, buttery quesadilla stuffed with sweet corn and melty cheddar—crispy on the outside, gooey inside. Serve with lime and guacamole for the perfect quick weeknight meal or snack.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- ¾ cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high until a water drop sizzles on contact.
- 2
Lay one tortilla flat, spread half the cheese, half the corn, then remaining cheese, then remaining corn in the center.
- 3
Top with the second tortilla and brush both sides generously with butter.
- 4
Slide onto the hot skillet and cook 2–3 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Flip carefully and cook the second side 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and exterior crisps.
- 6
Slide onto a cutting board, slice in half, and serve with lime wedge and guacamole.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- spatula
- cutting board
- knife
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