Express Snowflake Quesadillas (Print)

Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and festive snowflake shapes, ready in 20 minutes.

# Components:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Cheese

02 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Optional Fillings

04 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions
05 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
06 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives

→ For Serving

07 - Sour cream
08 - Salsa

# Directions:

01 - Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut festive snowflake designs into two tortillas to serve as tops.
02 - Lay remaining two whole tortillas on a clean surface and evenly distribute mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over each, leaving a small border around edges; add optional fillings if desired.
03 - Cover each cheese-topped tortilla with a snowflake-cut tortilla, forming two layered quesadillas.
04 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Place one assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese begins to melt.
06 - Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the opposite side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, repeat cooking with the second quesadilla, let both cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Serve alongside sour cream and salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun festive snowflake shapes
  • Quick and easy to make
02 -
  • Brush tortillas with melted butter for extra crispiness
  • Use gluten-free tortillas if needed for dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and burning
  • Cut snowflake patterns carefully to avoid tearing the tortilla
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