Plento Pasto CookbookCheese Quesadillas with Salsa
⏱ 15 min
🍽 Serves 4
≈ $6.20 ($1.55/serving)
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Why this fits a family on a budget
Cheese quesadillas are the go-to weeknight win every American family knows — four ingredients, one pan, on the table in 15 minutes. Kids love them without question, and the jarred salsa adds just the right familiar kick on the side.
Ingredients
• 8 each flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup jarred salsa
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about half a tablespoon of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the pan.
2. Place one flour tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the entire surface, then lay a second tortilla on top.
3. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a wide spatula and cook the second side for another 1–2 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
4. Slide the finished quesadilla onto a cutting board. Repeat steps 1–3 with the remaining butter, tortillas, and cheese to make 4 quesadillas total.
5. Cut each quesadilla into wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Serve immediately with jarred salsa on the side for dipping.
Contains: wheat, milk. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
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