Quesadillas for One or Two
"Nice quick lunch for yourself or for you and your honey. Recipe can be cut in half to make for one. We like to add 1 or 2 of the variations, there's always something left over in the fridge to be used up, use your imagination. (the oil can be replaced with veggie cooking spray, it works just as well) Our standard is deli chicken slices, a mix of cheddar and parmesan, green pepper sticks, and chopped green onions and fresh cilantro, served with hot salsa. Yummy!!!"
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (281.7 g)
- Calories 427
- Total Fat - 29.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 14.9 g
- Cholesterol - 72.7 mg
- Sodium - 981.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 21.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.1 g
- Sugars - 5.9 g
- Protein - 20.7 g
- Calcium - 567.5 mg
- Iron - 1.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 63.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Brush pan with oil and heat.
Step 2
Place tortilla in pan and heat on one side.
Step 3
Turn tortilla over and sprinkle with cheese, tomato and chile pepper.
Step 4
Cook until cheese melts.
Step 5
Remove tortilla to plate.
Step 6
Top with guacamole or salsa if desired.
Step 7
Any one or more of the variations ingredients can be added.
Step 8
Fold in half, cut into quarters and serve hot.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use freshly grated cheese for the quesadillas.
- If you don't have any of the optional ingredients, you can substitute with other ingredients of your choice.
- Replace oil with vegetable cooking spray - This substitution will reduce the amount of fat in the quesadillas, making them a healthier option.
- Replace chicken with mushrooms - This substitution will make the quesadillas vegetarian-friendly, making them suitable for a wider range of diets.
BBQ Chicken Add 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken to the quesadilla before folding in half and cutting into quarters.
Buffalo Chicken Add 1/4 cup buffalo sauce and 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken to the quesadilla before folding in half and cutting into quarters.
Mexican Rice: This classic side dish is the perfect accompaniment to quesadillas. It's easy to make with just a few ingredients and adds a delicious, savory flavor to the meal. The combination of the cheesy quesadillas and Mexican rice is sure to be a hit!
Black Bean Salad: This light and fresh salad is the perfect complement to the Mexican Rice and Quesadillas. It's full of flavor, and the combination of black beans, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro gives it a zesty kick. Plus, it's a great way to add some extra vegetables to the meal!
FAQ
Q: How do I make quesadillas for one person?
A: To make quesadillas for one person, simply cut the recipe in half and use one tortilla. Then add one cup of cheese, 1/3 cup chopped tomato, 1/4 cup chili powder and any other desired ingredients. Heat the pan with oil and cook until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
Q: What is the best way to cook quesadillas?
A: The best way to cook quesadillas is to heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon of oil and place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle cheese and other desired ingredients over the tortilla. Place another tortilla on top and cook until the cheese melts and the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side. Serve hot.
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Fun facts:
Quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish that dates back to the 16th century. It was originally made with corn tortillas filled with cheese and other ingredients.
In the early 2000s, celebrity chef Bobby Flay popularized the dish by creating a variety of quesadilla recipes, including a famous shrimp quesadilla.