Basic Quesadilla

A quesadilla is like a grilled-cheese sandwich, but with tortillas instead of bread. The basic recipe has only two ingredients—but they’re pretty much infinitely customizable to your taste.

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 1 SERVING KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cups Box grater Skillet Spatula Pot holders INGREDIENTS 1 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortilla¼ cup grated Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (see page 5) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. 2. Put the tortilla in the hot skillet and sprinkle half of it with the cheese. Cook until the bottom is lightly browned and the cheese is gooey, about 2 minutes. 3. Using the spatula, carefully fold the plain half of the tortilla over the cheesy half, to make a half-moon shape. Press down gently and cook another 30 seconds. Serve right away. GET CREATIVE To make your quesadilla even more delicious, add any or all of these fillings when you add the cheese: • ¼ cup cooked or…

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