Content

• Ingredients
• To step
• Method 1 of 5: Choosing your ingredients
• Method 2 of 5: Bake a quesadilla on a stovetop
• Method 3 of 5: Bake a quesadilla in the oven
• Method 4 of 5: Grill your quesadilla on a grill
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

This tasty dish has its origins in Mexican cuisine and is made with cheese and chicken. However, you don't have to use the traditional ingredients; you can also experiment with something else. This first part of the article will show you how to choose the ingredients, then the other parts will show you how to make a quesadilla in other ways.

• Preparation time (oven): 5-10 minutes
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Total time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon of olive oil
• Wheat tortilla of 23 to 25 cm in diameter
• 50 grams of grated cheese
• 120 grams of filling of your choice (meat, beans, vegetables, etc.)

To step

Method 1 of 5: Choosing your ingredients

1. Choose a grated processed cheese. When buying cheese for your quesadilla, choose a soft cheese; it will melt more easily than a harder cheese. You can use one of the following types of cheese, or even a combination:
   • One of the following young cheeses: Asiago, Gouda cheese
   • Colby or Cheddar
   • Fontina, Gruyère or Havarti
   • Monterey Jack or Mozzarella
   • Parmesan or Provolone
   • Romano or Queso Oaxaca
2. Consider adding a fresh cheese to the mixture. Fresh cheeses will melt more difficult in a quesadilla, but they can be mixed with one of the processed cheeses. Here are a few options:
   • Goat cheese
   • Feta cheese
   • Fromage blanc
   • Ricotta
3. Add some vegetables. Quesadillas do not have to contain meat. You can add a bit of color and flavor with both fresh and baked vegetables. Here are a few ideas:
   • Fresh vegetables: baby arugula, baby spinach, chili pepper or diced tomatoes.
   • Baked vegetables: chili pepper, diced aubergine, roasted peppers and sliced ​​mushrooms.
   • Canned vegetables: Black beans, black olives (sliced), chilies, corn, pinto beans, and sun-dried tomatoes.
4. Use sliced ​​or pulled meat. This will prevent the meat from forming too large pieces and tearing the tortilla apart. Make sure the meat is cooked. These are the types of meat you can use:
   • Finely chopped chicken fillet
   • Pulled pork
   • Shrimps
   • Sliced ​​beef
5. Add some flavor to your quesadilla with herbs and onions. Onions and chilies can give your quesadilla a spicier flavor, while spices will give it a milder, more aromatic flavor. Here are a few ideas:
   • Give your quesadilla a spicy bite with some crushed flakes of red pepper or finely chopped smoked paprika.
   • Add some finely chopped fresh herbs such as basil, chives, cilantro, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon or thyme. You can also try adding some spring onion.
   • Finely chop some garlic, leeks, onions, shallots or spring onions and fry them.
6. Try to combine different ingredients. Here are a few options:
   • For a classic quesadilla, mix equal parts cheese and chopped chicken breast.
   • For a Southwestern twist, you can add a black bean and corn salsa to your cheese.
   • Make a BBQ chicken flavored quesadilla by mixing some of the chopped chicken breast with some BBQ sauce. For cheese, try out Monterey Jack.
   • If you like bacon, try adding chopped fried bacon and some slices of japaleno pepper. Try the Cheddar cheese as a cheese.
7. Consider sprinkling something on top as well. You can eat your quesadillas as they are, but you can also make them even better by adding something, such as:
   • Salsa or pico de gallo
   • Guacamole
   • Sour cream
   • Slices of spring onions

Method 2 of 5: Bake a quesadilla on a stovetop

1. Serve the quesadilla. You can put something on it like salsa or sour cream.

Method 3 of 5: Bake a quesadilla in the oven

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Make sure there is nothing in your oven, and that the baking rack is in the center of the oven.
2. Bake the quesadilla for 5 minutes. Place the baking tray in the center of the oven and close the oven.
3. Bake the quesadilla for another 5 minutes or until golden brown. Watch the quesadilla so it doesn't burn; he can finish faster.
4. Serve the quesadilla. You can eat it as is, or put something on top like salsa or sour cream.

Method 4 of 5: Grill your quesadilla on a grill

1. Turn on your grill with the setting on medium. Don't set it too high; he will burn your quesadilla.
2. Place the tortilla in the microwave and bake it for 30 seconds or until the cheese melts. The quesadilla will not be as crunchy as one made in the skillet, oven, or grill. If the cheese has not melted, turn the microwave on again for 30 to 60 seconds.
3. Cut the tortilla into corners and serve. You can serve the quesadilla with some sour cream or salsa.

Tips

• Do not use oil; this will make the quesadilla soggy.
• A quesadilla can make a complete evening meal by adding a lot of it such as chicken, beef, rice or vegetables.
• If you are making quesadillas for several people, keep the already made quesadillas in a warm oven (100 degrees Celsius) while you make the rest. This will keep the quesadillas warm until you are ready to serve them.
• For extra crunchy quesadillas, you can bake the tortilla on both sides in a greased frying pan. Once the tortilla is golden brown, you can use it in your recipe.

Warnings

• Quesadillas burn quickly and easily; make sure to keep an eye out to prevent them from burning.

Necessities

• A frying pan of 30 cm
• Baking tray
• Spatula
• Microwave safe board