Kid-Friendly Mini Cheese Quesadillas

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Simple and cheesy mini quesadillas perfect for kids, made with melty cheddar and soft tortillas. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs small flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Mexican cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread 2 tbsp butter evenly in the skillet until melted and shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place one small flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.
  3. Step 3: Top with a second tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  5. Step 5: Remove from skillet and let cool for 1 minute. Cut into 3-4 mini wedges.
  6. Step 6: Repeat steps 2-5 for remaining tortillas and cheese.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm quesadilla wedges with 1/2 cup mild salsa and 1/4 cup sour cream for dipping.

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