Cheese Quesadillas
20 min
total
4
people
416
calories per serving
Ingredients
4 people
- 4 pcSoft tortilla (for filling), made from corn
- 150 gCheddar cheese (grated)
- 100 gBuffalo milk mozzarella ("di bufala") (grated)
- 1 pcHot chili pepper (finely chopped)
- 0.5 pcFresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tspSmoked paprika
- 20 gUnsalted butter
Method
Golden pan-fried tortillas, crispy on the outside with a gooey, melting cheese center. A hint of chili wakes up the richness of the melted cheese.
- 1
Grate the cheddar and mozzarella. Finely chop the chili after removing the seeds. In a bowl, mix the cheeses, chili, chopped coriander, and smoked paprika.
- 2
Lay the tortillas flat. Spread the cheese mixture over only one half of each wrap. Fold the tortilla in half to form a semi-circle and press down lightly.
- 3
Heat a knob of butter in a pan. Place the quesadillas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The tortilla should be golden brown and the cheese should ooze out at the edges.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- Do not overfill the tortilla, or the cheese will escape before it's fully melted.
- The tortilla should sound hollow under the knife when it's perfectly crispy.
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for more even heat distribution.
How long does this dish keep?
Eat immediately. The tortilla loses its crispness as it cools.
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