Mexican Cheese Melts
For quick Mexican recipes that will make great snacks or as an appetizer try these Mexican Cheese Melts. So simple yet so good, it gives you a delicious cheesy bite every time.
Notes
Serve these with sour cream, salsa, and sliced scallions. And for added cheese flavor, after turning the quesadillas. Brush the top of each one with an additional 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil then sprinkle with a teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack pepper cheese, shredded
- 10 10 inch flour tortillas
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over each of five tortillas and top with the remaining tortillas, making sandwiches.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla sandwich in the skillet at a time and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, turning halfway through the cooking.
- Remove to a covered platter and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Cut each finished quesadilla into four wedges and serve.
