Description
A simple recipe for a savory tortilla filled with cheese, jalapenos, and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese, half of the onion, and half of the jalapenos over the tortilla.
- Top with a second tortilla.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean.
- Melt half the butter in the skillet.
- Place the remaining two tortillas in the skillet.
- Repeat the filling process with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut each assembled tortilla in half before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or a Mexican blend.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: cheesy, jalapeno, onion, tortilla, quesadilla, quick snack, vegetarian