Our Best Quesadilla Recipes

Get creative with your quesadilla fillings (and we’re not just talking about the cheese). Smoky chorizo and Cheddar, savory shrimp and guacamole, sweet chocolate dessert quesadillas — the flavor combinations are endless!

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Chicken Quesadillas

Skillet-cooked chicken pairs with onions and peppers to seal the deal on this cheesy, crowd-favorite tortilla dish.

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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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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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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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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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