Easy Cheesy Late Night Quesadilla Recipe for One
A quick, comforting, and cheesy quesadilla perfect for a late-night snack made for one. Ready in under 10 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8-inch flour tortilla
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) butter or oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika
- Optional: fresh cilantro or green onions
- Optional: cooked chicken, beans, or veggies
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Spread 1 tablespoon (15ml) of softened butter or oil evenly on one side of the tortilla.
- Place the tortilla buttered side down onto the skillet.
- Sprinkle 1 cup (100g) of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- Add optional chili powder, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Using a spatula, fold the tortilla in half, pressing lightly to seal the edges.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- If cheese isn’t melted enough, lower heat and cook for 1-2 more minutes, optionally covering the skillet briefly to trap heat.
- Remove from skillet and let sit for a minute before slicing into wedges and serving warm.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla while ensuring cheese melts. Butter only the outside of the tortilla for crispiness. Press gently with spatula to seal and meld cheese. Reheat leftovers in skillet to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
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