Taco Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Craving a quick and cheesy Mexican-inspired meal? These Taco Cheese Quesadillas are ready in under 20 minutes! Crispy tortillas packed with melty cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, these quesadillas are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun snack. Easy to customize with your favorite taco toppings!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 19 mins

Calories 332.3 kcal

Protein 28g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taco Cheese Quesadillas

Flour Tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite Mexican blend)
Italian Plum Tomatoes
Fresh Cilantro
2 teaspoons olive oil

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How to Make Taco Cheese Quesadillas

Preheat your broiler.
Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over each tortilla.
Top the cheese with 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes.
Sprinkle with 1/8 cup of chopped cilantro.
Top with the remaining 2 tortillas.
Brush the tops of the quesadillas with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortillas are lightly browned.
Remove from the broiler and carefully flip the quesadillas.
Brush the other side with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the tops.
Broil for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Remove from the broiler and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

Fat

49g

Carbs

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner The Americas American Mexican Vegetarian Summer Recipes Game Day Recipes

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Cuisine Preparation North American 5 Ingredients Or Less Mexican Easy Dietary

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Taco Cheese Quesadillas?

Taco Cheese Quesadillas takes about 24 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 19 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Taco Cheese Quesadillas?

Taco Cheese Quesadillas has approximately 332.3 calories per serving, with about 28 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Taco Cheese Quesadillas?

The key ingredients for Taco Cheese Quesadillas are Flour Tortillas, Cheese, Italian Plum Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Oil. See the full list with measurements above.