Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering Mexican culinary adventure that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary feast! These cheese quesadillas aren't just a meal - they're a crispy, melty, flavor-packed experience that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds. With a perfect golden-brown exterior, oozing cheese, and a zesty homemade guacamole that adds a fresh punch, this recipe is about to become your new go-to comfort food that's both simple to make and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the guacamole first by halving the avocado, removing the pit, and scooping the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches a slightly chunky consistency. Add lime juice and salt, mixing well to combine.
- Dice the tomatoes finely and gently fold them into the guacamole. Set aside and keep at room temperature.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Do not add oil.
- Take a flour tortilla and sprinkle approximately 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly across half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape, and place it in the heated skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat and repeat the process with remaining tortillas and cheese.
- Cut each quesadilla into triangular wedges and serve immediately with the prepared guacamole on the side.
Tips
- Choose the right cheese: Use a blend of melting cheeses like cheddar and monterey jack for maximum flavor and gooeyness.
- Keep your skillet at medium heat to ensure even browning without burning the tortilla.
- Don't overstuff your quesadillas - too much cheese can prevent proper melting and make them difficult to flip.
- Let the guacamole sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- For extra crispiness, press down gently on the quesadilla with a spatula while cooking.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the cheese at its melty best.
- If preparing for a crowd, you can keep quesadillas warm in a low-temperature oven while cooking the batch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg
