Avocado Cheddar Grilled Quesadilla (Printable)

Crispy tortillas embrace creamy avocado, melted cheddar, and spices for a deliciously quick vegetarian bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Dairy

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
05 - 2 tablespoons sour cream, for serving (optional)

→ Staples

06 - 2 large flour tortillas (8-inch)
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

09 - Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
10 - Salsa or pico de gallo, for serving (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Lay out flour tortillas on a clean work surface.
02 - Sprinkle grated cheddar evenly over one half of each tortilla. Layer with avocado slices, green onions, and jalapeño if desired. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the fillings.
04 - Warm butter or olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Gently place folded tortillas into skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing with a spatula, until golden and cheese has melted.
06 - Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool briefly. Slice each into wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and cook so it fits any schedule
  • Minimal ingredients yet rich, layered taste
  • Satisfyingly crispy on the outside and cheesy-creamy inside
  • Customizable with veggies or protein to your liking
02 -
  • High in satisfying healthy fats from avocado
  • Ready in twenty minutes with barely any prep
  • Vegetarian and easy to customize for dietary needs
03 -
  • Use room temperature avocado for best creamy melt
  • Grate cheese fresh for max melt and fuller taste
  • Gently press the tortilla with a spatula as it cooks to ensure even golden crispiness
  • Swap in your favorite hot sauce if you like it extra spicy
  • Do not skip resting quesadillas for a minute after cooking it helps the cheese set so slicing is cleaner
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