Avocado Cheddar Grilled Quesadilla (Printable)

Golden quesadilla with creamy avocado, melted cheddar, and a hint of spice for a tasty, easy meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 diameter)
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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange the tortillas on a clean work surface.
02 - Spread the grated cheddar cheese evenly over one half of each tortilla.
03 - Place avocado slices on top of the cheese, followed by green onions and jalapeño if desired. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
05 - Warm the unsalted butter or olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Place folded tortillas into the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, applying gentle pressure with a spatula, until golden and the cheese is thoroughly melted.
07 - Remove quesadillas from the skillet, allow to rest briefly, then slice each into wedges. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses familiar ingredients you likely already have in your fridge
  • Quick to make in just 20 minutes
  • Vegetarian friendly and easy to customize for extra protein
  • Perfect balance of creamy and crispy with a gentle kick of spice
02 -
  • Naturally high in healthy fats from avocado
  • Excellent source of protein and calcium
  • Freezer friendly if wrapped well after cooling
03 -
  • Grate your cheese fresh It melts so much better and stretches for that satisfying pull
  • Don t skip prebrowning the tortilla alone in the pan for a minute for deeper flavor
  • If using store bought tortillas warm them first to make folding easier and prevent cracks

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