How to make quesadillas – Felicity Cloake's recipe

Quesadillas are a quick option to prepare that allows each diner to choose their own ingredients.

By El Medio Oriente
August 16, 2026
A white plate with three folded quesadillas showing melted cheese, slices of green chilli and red pico de gallo sauce.
Freshly made quesadillas with melted cheese, green chilli and pico de gallo, a versatile Mexican dish that allows each diner to personalise their ingredients according to their preferences. (The Guardian — Food)
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Quesadillas are the Mexican equivalent of a toasted cheese sandwich, but even quicker to prepare. They are ideal food for weekend lunches or summer holidays, because everyone can choose their own ingredients and help with the cooking.

This recipe makes 8 quesadillas and requires 5 minutes of preparation and 4 minutes of cooking for each one. The recipe is merely a starting point; once you have mastered the technique, quesadillas can be filled with practically any ingredient, from grated chocolate and mashed banana to other options according to each diner's taste.

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