Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich Quesadilla

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, the Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich Quesadilla is the ultimate fusion of comfort food and Tex-Mex flair. This easy-to-make recipe features golden-browned flour tortillas loaded with gooey melted Mexican cheese blend, and the option to add savory diced chicken, hearty black beans, and a kick of jalapeño heat. Highlighted with fresh cilantro and served alongside tangy salsa and creamy sour cream, it’s an irresistible combination perfect for busy weeknights or casual snack cravings. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is a fun mash-up of grilled cheese and quesadilla that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 large Flour tortillas
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Diced cooked chicken (optional)
• 0.25 cup Cooked black beans
• 1 tablespoon Diced jalapeño (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Salsa
• 2 tablespoons Sour cream (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on one side of each tortilla.

Step 3

Place one tortilla, buttered side down, into the skillet.

Step 4

Sprinkle half of the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the tortilla.

Step 5

If using optional fillings, spread the diced cooked chicken, black beans, and jalapeños evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining shredded Mexican cheese blend over the fillings.

Step 7

Place the second tortilla on top, buttered side facing up.

Step 8

Cook for 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

Step 9

Carefully flip the quesadilla with a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 10

Remove from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board.

Step 11

Let the quesadilla sit for 1-2 minutes, then use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice it into wedges.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(732.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1910.7

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 549.7mg	0%
Sodium 2773.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 4.1g
Protein 145.8g	0%

Vitamin D 67.7IU	0%
Calcium 1949.9mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1075.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 13.7%