🧀 Stack of Quesadillas
Makes: 8 large quesadillas | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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8 large flour tortillas
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3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
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1 cup bell peppers, diced
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1 cup onions, sautéed or raw, diced
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1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
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½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Cooking spray or a little oil for frying
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Optional: salsa, sour cream, guacamole for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Filling:
Mix cheese, chicken (if using), bell peppers, onions, black beans, and cilantro in a bowl.
2. Assemble Quesadillas:
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
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Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle a generous amount of the filling evenly over it, then top with another tortilla.
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Cook until golden and crispy on one side (about 2–3 minutes), then carefully flip and cook the other side until cheese melts and tortillas are golden.
3. Stack & Slice:
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Stack cooked quesadillas on a platter.
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Cut into wedges (usually 6–8 per quesadilla).
4. Serve:
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Serve warm with your favorite dips: salsa, guacamole, sour cream.
🔄 Variations:
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Use beef, shrimp, or just veggies.
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Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
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Try a three-cheese blend with mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack.
Want a gluten-free, vegan, or oven-baked version? I’m here to help!
