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Quick Late-Night Dorm Quesadilla Recipe with 4 Easy Ingredients

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A quick and easy quesadilla recipe perfect for late-night snacking, made with just four simple ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil (for toasting)

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of butter or olive oil, swirling to coat the surface (1-2 minutes).
  2. Lay one tortilla flat on a plate. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese evenly across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Dollop 2 tablespoons of salsa over the cheese, spreading gently but not too thick.
  4. Place a second tortilla on top, pressing down lightly to keep everything together.
  5. Carefully transfer the quesadilla to the hot skillet.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and crispy.
  7. Using a spatula, carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3 minutes or until golden and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
  8. Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
  9. Slice into 4 or 6 wedges and serve warm, optionally with extra salsa or sour cream.

Notes

If cheese isn’t melting quickly, reduce heat and cover skillet loosely with a lid or foil to trap heat. Avoid overloading cheese and salsa to prevent sogginess. Butter gives richer flavor and crispier finish; olive oil is lighter and less likely to burn.

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