Mini Cheese and Herb Quesadillas
Crisp, golden quesadillas filled with melted cheese and herbs, perfect for quick weeknight meals. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Mix 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp onion powder in a bowl.
- Step 2: Place 4 flour tortillas on a clean surface. Divide the cheese mixture evenly over half of each tortilla.
- Step 3: Fold tortillas in half to form half-moons, pressing gently to seal.
- Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 folded quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts, flipping once.
- Step 5: Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
