27 Melty and Delicious Quesadillas to Make on Repeat
It’s time to get creative with your fillings!
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Grab the Tortillas
There’s nothing we love more than an over-the-top, cheesy dish — quesadillas included — but we’re here to tell you that there’s really no wrong way to make (or draw inspiration from) this popular dish. The flavor combinations are near endless. That’s why we’re sharing all our best ideas. Whether you’re hosting a game day party and opt for a smoky chorizo and Cheddar version, planning a weeknight dinner with family-friendly chicken or want an easy dessert (yep, we’re still talking about quesadillas), you’ll find that just about anything tastes good smushed between two tortillas. Looking for something kinda classic to get you started? Try this version that’s loaded with skillet-cooked chicken. Onions and peppers seal the deal — along with plenty of monterey Jack cheese.
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Chicken, Chili, and Cheese Quesadillas
A chicken and chili party! When you're frying your quesadillas, be sure to wipe out the skillet if the butter starts to get too brown. That way, it won't burn.
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Southwest Quesadilla with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Elevate this cheesy tortilla with homemade lime-cilantro sour cream. It's a fresh and tangy addition – perfect for spreading and dipping.
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Waffled Chorizo-Cheese Quesadilla
How do you wrap smoky chorizo in a toasty tortilla that's both soft and crunchy? Cook your quesadilla in a waffle machine!
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Homemade Chorizo, Refried Bean and Cheddar Quesadillas
Season ground pork with the flavors of chorizo sausage and tuck it into a bean-and-cheese quesadilla for a super-flavorful spin on a classic.
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Purslane Quesadillas
These easy treats are inspired by Central American quesadillas and pupusas, which come filled with creamy, mild cheese and delicate squash blossoms or loroco, a mild edible vine. We subbed purslane, which has a similar vegetal flavor and a bit of crunch.
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Chorizo and Shrimp Quesadillas with Smoky Guacamole
Rachael loves serving her dish with homemade guacamole to kick up the fresh and savory flavors of shrimp and chorizo.
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Dessert Quesadilla
To satisfy your sweet tooth, fill tortillas with fresh strawberries and chocolate-hazelnut spread. Like crepes — but a whole lot easier!
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The Greatest Quesadilla
Monterey jack, pepper jack and white cheddar make up this three-cheese quesadilla — and what could be greater than triple the cheesey goodness?
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Chicken and Roasted Poblano Quesadilla with Avocado Cream
Charred poblano chiles and chicken are sandwiched between warm tortillas loaded with cheese — perfect for dipping in a refreshing avocado-and-lime cream.
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Stewed Chicken, Refried Beans and Oaxaca Cheese Quesadillas
Want to add even more comfort to an already satisfying dish? Stewed chicken and refried beans is the way to go.
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Meatloaf Quesadillas
A meatloaf-filled quesadilla might just become your new dinnertime favorite!
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Shrimp Quesadilla
The secret to this shrimp quesadilla's golden-brown color is mayo. Spread it on the outisde of the tortilla for a fiesta for flavor and crunch.
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Ham, Apple and Cheese Quesadilla
When you can’t choose between the two, combine both your sweet and savory cravings into this easy quesadilla.
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Grilled Steak, Chipotle and Pepper Jack Quesadillas
If you're feeling bold, use both chopped chipotle chiles and their adobo sauce to make these pepper jack quesadillas extra spicy.
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Chicken and Pepper Jack Quesadillas with Cilantro Slaw
Balance the heat of pepper jack cheese with a tangy, refreshing cole slaw — filled with cilantro and lime.
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Easy Chicken-Mushroom Quesadillas
Chicken, mushroom and spinach make up the winning flavor combination in this simple quesadilla. Best of all? It's good for you, too!
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Bacon, Date and Manchego Quesadillas
Salty, sweet and easy to eat — this cheesy meal brings the flavor with a one-of-a-kind combination that works so well together. Add the pistachio cream for even more flavor.
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Bacon and Hash Brown "Quesadilla" with Eggs
Breakfast never tasted better! Bobby’s baked, alternative breakfast sandwich is stuffed with morning staples like eggs, hash browns and bacon.
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Cheesy Italian Beef Quesadillas
Load your tortilla up with provolone, roast beef and red peppers for an Italian sandwich version of the classic quesadilla.
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Asparagus, Bell Pepper and Mozzarella Quesadillas
These cheesy quesadillas skip the Tex-Mex flavors and opt for grilled asparagus, charred bell pepper and creamy mozzarella, instead.
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Fire-Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Robert knows it's worth breaking out the grill and the skillet for this extra toasty quesadilla.
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Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a win-win for busy weeknight meals. They come together quick and easy, and are usually a tasty excuse to clean out leftovers from the fridge. In this case, the filling is made with canned black beans from the pantry and leftover corn on the cob.
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Bulgogi-Inspired Beef Quesadilla
Incorporate the flavor of Korean BBQ into your next quesadilla by adding juicy bulgogi and sweet pickled onions.
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Mushroom Quesadillas with Succotash
Fill up on sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese with a side of colorful succotash.
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The Cheesiest Quesadillas
Roasted poblano peppers gives a nice, mild heat to basic cheese quesadillas.
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Grill Basket Vegetable Quesadillas
Using a grill basket to make quesadillas not only gives the meal a subtle smoky flavor, it also makes for incredibly easy flipping — no more worrying about the ingredients spilling out or the tortilla wrinkling. Instead, the quesadilla is locked in place in a fold-over grill basket. These quesadillas are packed with two kinds of cheese, red bell pepper and corn kernels, for melty, crunchy contrast in every bite.
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