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How to make a Quick Microwave Cheese Quesadilla

by Stephanie

Craving something quick, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying? Look no further than the ultimate Microwave Cheese Quesadilla! I don’t know why I haven’t shared this simple recipe before. My kids just love it!

Title image for making a Microwave Cheese Quesadilla. A hand is holding a slice of quesadilla with a dollop of guacamole. Behind it is the rest of the quesadilla on a blue plate with sour cream and guacamole

In just minutes, you can have perfectly melted cheese wrapped in a warm, toasty tortilla—all without turning on the stove. Whether you need a midday snack, a late-night craving fix, or a kid-friendly meal idea, this simple recipe will hit the spot.

Ingredients for making a Cheese Quesadilla

Two tortillas on a blue plate with a bowl of cheese next to them on a brown background
  • Two flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup cheese – queso fresco, cheddar, colby, monterry jack, colby jack, etc,.
  • Optional: Leftover chicken or steak.

How do you make a Cheese Quesadilla?

Lay one tortilla on a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle the cheese all over the tortillas.

Blue plate with tortilla covered in cheese and another tortilla next to it on a brown background

You can keep this as a plain cheese quesadilla, or you can take it to the next level with some leftovers. If you have some leftover chicken or steak, cut it up into bite size pieces and lay it on the cheese. Add a little more cheese over the tops of the meat pieces.

Lay the second tortilla over the top.

Blue plate on brown background with tortilla

Heat for 30-45 seconds, or until the cheese is completely melted.

Remove from microwave. Careful the plate will be hot.

Slice with a pizza cutter or knife.

Add some guacamole, sour cream, and salsa for dipping, and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal!

That’s it! Your kids can totally make this on their own and enjoy every second of making their own meal.

More Recipes to serve with your Quesadilla

Microwave Cheese Quesadilla
Yield: 1 quesadilla

Microwave Cheese Quesadilla

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup cheese
  • Optional: Leftover steak or chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Instructions

  1. Lay one tortilla on a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle the cheese all over the tortillas.
  2. You can keep this as a plain cheese quesadilla, or you can take it to the next level with some leftovers. If you have some leftover chicken or steak, cut it up into bite size pieces and lay it on the cheese. Add a little more cheese over the tops of the meat pieces.
  3. Lay the second tortilla over the top.
  4. Heat 30-45 seconds, or until the cheese is completely melted.
  5. Remove from microwave. Careful the plate will be hot.
  6. Slice with a pizza cutter or knife.
  7. Add some guacamole, sour cream, and salsa for dipping, and you've got yourself a delicious meal

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1367Total Fat: 79gSaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 355mgSodium: 1044mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 3gSugar: 0gProtein: 101g

Any nutritional information on justmicrowaveit.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.

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