Crispy Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 4 count flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Oaxaca, or Monterey Jack)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact, ~90 seconds.

2. 2

   Rub one side of a tortilla with half the butter, then place butter-side down in the skillet.

3. 3

   Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese evenly over the tortilla, then top with a second tortilla.

4. 4

   Rub the top tortilla with remaining butter, then press gently with a spatula.

5. 5

   Cook 2–3 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden and crispy.

6. 6

   Flip and cook the other side 2 minutes until golden and cheese melts completely.

7. 7

   Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.

8. 8

   Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• 10-inch skillet (cast iron or non-stick)
• spatula
• cutting board
• knife

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