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Spicy Cheesy Grilled Quesadillas

These Spicy Cheesy Grilled Quesadillas combine gooey cheese, spices, and fresh jalapeños, making for a quick and flavorful comfort food option perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 4 large large flour tortillas You can swap with whole wheat or corn tortillas.
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to adjust cheese to your liking.
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss together the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and lime juice until well-combined.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt half of the butter in it.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Spread a quarter of the cheese mixture on one half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over.
  4. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, then flip and add the remaining butter around the edges. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the quesadilla from the pan and keep warm. Repeat until all tortillas and filling are used.
Serving
  1. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with homemade salsa or guacamole, a sprinkle of cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat to keep the tortilla crisp.