About this recipe

Golden, crispy-edged flour tortillas filled with gooey melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese — a quick, kid-approved side that comes together in minutes on the stovetop. Simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese and toss together. If using garlic powder, sprinkle it into the cheese blend and mix.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over ^[medium heat]. Add about ¼ teaspoon of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the pan. Place one flour tortillas in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheese blend evenly over one half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape. Press down gently with a spatula.

3. 3

   Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until golden and the cheddar cheese is fully melted. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining flour tortillas and cheese, adding a little butter to the pan between each.

4. 4

   Let each quesadilla rest for 1 minute before cutting into 3 wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and avocado on the side.