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Carmen’s quesadillas

20 min • 2 to 4 servings •
Diana Choi Sachs

20 min •     2 to 4 servings•

Diana Choi Sachs

Golden brown quesadillas filled with ham and melted cheese on a plate, with a skillet, knife, and oil bottle in the background.

This is a quick and easy recipe that works great as a meal, a snack or party food. Kids and adults alike love these quesadillas — the olive oil adds nice flavor besides making a nice crispy tortilla.

The possible variations are endless — we love ham and cheese, mozarella and proscuitto, gruyere and turkey, fontina and mushroom. Be creative!

Ready

  • Tortillas (white flour or corn)
  • Shredded cheese — mozarella, cheddar, monterey jack
  • Black forest ham
  • Olive Oil

    • Set

  • Pan (I love cast iron)
  • Spatula
  • Knife

    • Go!

  • Place pan over medium heat.
  • Generously coat surface with olive oil.
  • Place tortilla in pan.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese and pieces of ham on half of tortilla.
  • When cheese begins to melt, fold tortilla over with spatula and let cook for a few more minutes.
  • Cut quesadilla into wedges and serve while hot.

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    The just plain cheese quesadilla is delish for the vegetarian!

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