Best 7 Three Cheese Quesadilla Recipes

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Calling all cheese lovers! This article introduces you to the delightful Three Cheese Quesadilla, a dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Originating from Mexican cuisine, quesadillas are traditionally made with a tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients, then grilled until golden and crispy. Our Three Cheese Quesadilla takes this classic dish to the next level with a combination of three delectable cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. These cheeses melt together perfectly, creating a gooey, flavorful filling that pairs wonderfully with the crispy tortilla. But we don't stop there – we also offer three variations on this classic recipe, each with its own unique twist. The Roasted Poblano Quesadilla adds a smoky, spicy kick with roasted poblano peppers, while the Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla introduces a vegetarian delight with sautéed spinach and mushrooms. And for something truly special, try the Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla, which combines black beans, corn, and a zesty salsa for a fiesta in your mouth.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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You'll swear you're at a restaurant when you take a bite of this cheese quesadilla. I like to make it with low-fat ingredients. -Sandy Smith, Saugerties, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup salsa
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Spread cream cheese over unbuttered side on half the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheeses, onion, cilantro and olives. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up., Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 928mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

THE GREATEST QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
6 tablespoons salted butter
Six 8-inch flour tortillas
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
9 fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Toss together the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and pepper jack in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place a single tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a little less than a third of the cheese blend over the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add about a third of the diced tomato and a third of the chiles. Sprinkle a touch more cheese over the whole thing and gently top and press with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

CHEESE QUESADILLA



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The Best Cheese Quesadillas take minutes to prepare and turn out creamy and delicious on the stovetop! Made with flour tortillas and shredded cheese, they're a great snack or easy dinner.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium flour tortillas
2/3 cup shredded cheese ((Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack are best))
salt, (to taste)
sour cream (or Mexican crema)
guacamole
pico de gallo (or your favorite chunky salsa)

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or comal over low-medium heat. Heat the tortillas slightly, flipping them over every 10 seconds, until they're easily foldable and pliable.
  • Evenly divide the cheese and sprinkle it onto one half of each tortilla. Generously season with salt.
  • Fold the tortillas over the cheese to create a half-moon shape.
  • Cook the quesadillas for 1-2 minutes, or until one side of the quesadilla is golden-brown. You may have to press down lightly on the tops of the quesadillas with a spatula to prevent the tortillas from opening up.
  • Flip over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden-brown and the cheese has fully melted.
  • Serve immediately as is, or cut them in half and serve with sour cream, pico and your favorite salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 quesadilla, Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 557 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

THREE CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     appetizer

Time 17m

Yield 6 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium roasted jalapenos, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup shredded jack cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
Tomatillo Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine chiles, cheese, and cilantro in a medium bowl and toss to evenly mix.
  • Heat a seasoned cast iron skillet or a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla and cook until soft, about 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheese mixture on one half, fold in half, and cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat for remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with tomatillo salsa.

THE CHEESIEST QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 3 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 green poblano chiles
Butter, for greasing the skillet
3 extra-large flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups finely grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups finely grated pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Roast the chiles by using metal tongs to hold them one-by-one over the flame of your stovetop until the skin is totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broiler.) When totally blackened, place the chiles in a large resealable plastic bag and seal the bag to allow them to sweat for a good 20 minutes. Then use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skin. Stem, seed and finely mince the chiles.
  • Butter a large cast-iron skillet generously and set over medium heat. Put 1 tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle on a third of the Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese, evenly spreading it all the way to the edges so that the surface will be totally covered. Sprinkle on a third of the roasted chiles. Wait for the cheese to mostly melt, then fold half of the tortilla over itself. Cook for 20 more seconds, then flip the half-moon over and cook until the tortilla is buttery and golden, for 30 more seconds. Keep warm and repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese and chiles. Cut into 4 or 5 wedges each and serve with bowls of chili.

THREE CHEESE QUESADILLA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

Butter, for sauteeing
10 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 medium wheel double cream brie cheese
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 cup Cheddar
2 large sweet onions, sliced and grilled
2 to 3 roasted red bell peppers, julienne
6 grilled chicken breasts, sliced thinly
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • Place a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat. Place butter in the pan, followed by a flour tortilla. Lay some of the cheeses in first, see Cook's Note.
  • Add onions, peppers, chicken, top with a little more cheese, and cover with a second tortilla. Place a lid on the saute pan, and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown before flipping. Flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients. Allow the quesadilla to cool before cutting, about 2 minutes. Cut into pie shapes. Place a dollop of sour cream and chives on top. Enjoy.

THREE CHEESE VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons feta cheese, drained and crumbled
4 tablespoons grated part skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon crumbled bleu cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 jalapeno, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tomato, diced
1 scallion, sliced
1/2 zucchini, cubed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup washed and chopped Swiss chard

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl mix the cheeses together and set aside, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • In a hot saute pan over medium heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the jalapeno chili, garlic, tomato, scallion, zucchini, and oregano and saute for 2 minutes. Fold in the cilantro and set aside.
  • Place the tortillas in a hot dry saute pan over medium heat or on a hot grill and spoon 2 tablespoons of the vegetable saute and 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on to each tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half and toast each side for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese starts to melt. Cut each tortilla in thirds and arrange on a serving plate garnished with spinach and Swiss chard.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese blend. A good quesadilla cheese blend should be melty and flavorful. Some popular options include Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper Jack. Try experimenting with different cheeses to find your favorite combination.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your quesadilla will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadilla. If you add too many ingredients, the quesadilla will be difficult to fold and cook evenly. Stick to a few key ingredients so that the flavors can really shine through.
  • Cook the quesadilla over medium heat. This will help to prevent the tortilla from burning and ensure that the cheese melts evenly.
  • Serve the quesadilla immediately. Quesadillas are best enjoyed fresh out of the pan. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect quesadilla every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quesadillas a try!

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