🌟 Mexican Cheese Quesadilla

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

Basic Materials

• Tortillas 🫓 – 4–6 sheets (available in supermarkets, either flour or corn tortillas)
• Cheese 🧀 – about 200g (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, preferably a mix for a stringy and rich texture)

Fillings (optional, the following are common combinations)

• Chicken Breast 🍗 – 150g (shred or dice, fry until cooked)
• Beef 🥩 – 150g (thinly sliced ​​or minced beef, seasoned and stir-fried)
• Mushrooms 🍄 – 100g (sliced ​​and sautéed)
• Bell Peppers 🌶️ – 1–2 (shred and sauté)
• Onion – half (shred and sauté until fragrant)
• Corn 🌽 – 50g (canned or fresh)
• Black Beans 🫘 – 50g (rinse the canned beans)

Seasoning

• Olive oil/butter – 2–3 tablespoons
• Salt and black pepper – to taste
• Paprika 🌶️ – a little
• Cumin – a pinch (Mexican flavor!)

Dipping sauce (must-have soulmate ✨)

• Sour Cream 🥛 – appropriate amount
• Guacamole 🥑 – as needed
• Mexican salsa 🍅 – as needed

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👩🏻🍳 Cooking process

Step 1: Prepare the filling

1. Marinate the chicken breast with salt, black pepper and cumin powder for 10 minutes, then fry and cut into strips.
2. Treat the beef in the same way, stir-fry until fragrant and set aside.
3. Chop mushrooms, onions and bell peppers, and fry in a little oil until softened and slightly charred.
4. Rinse the corn and black beans and they are ready to use.

👉 You don’t have to add all the fillings, you can mix and match them freely. Vegetarians can use only mushrooms, bell peppers, corn and beans.

Step 2: Assemble the Quesadilla 🫓

1. Take a tortilla and sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese evenly on it.
2. Add the prepared fillings (shredded chicken, fried bell peppers, black beans, etc.).
3. Sprinkle another layer of shredded cheese (the cheese should be enough to have a stringy effect!).
4. Cover with the second tortilla and press firmly.

Step 3: Pan-fry the Quesadilla 🔥

1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little oil or butter.
2. Place the assembled quesadilla into the pan, press down lightly, and fry for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
3. Carefully flip over and fry the other side until the cheese is completely melted.
4. After frying, place on a chopping board and cut into triangular pieces with a knife.

Step 4: Serve on a plate with sauce 🎉

1. Place the sliced ​​quesadilla on a plate.
2. Place sour cream 🥛, guacamole 🥑 and Mexican salsa 🍅 on the side for dipping.
3. Sprinkle some chopped herbs (such as coriander 🌿) for decoration to make it more attractive.

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💡 Editor's Tips

• Mix and match cheeses 👉 Mozzarella is responsible for the stringiness, Cheddar has a savory flavor, and Monterey Jack has a milky flavor. It's the perfect three-in-one!
• Heat control👉 Fry slowly over medium heat. Don’t use too high a heat, otherwise the crust will burn but the cheese will not melt.
• Healthy version👉 Use whole wheat tortilla, add more vegetables, and reduce meat, so refreshing!
• Deluxe version 👉 Add shrimp 🦐, bacon 🥓 or BBQ beef for a richer taste.
• Recommended way to eat 👉 Eat hot and spicy food first, the cheese is the most beautiful!

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🎯 Summary

Quesadillas are a simple, versatile, and incredibly satisfying dish. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or a cheese lover, you're sure to find your perfect combination. My favorite: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with stringy cheese, and served with a spicy and tangy salsa. It's a true love story!