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Cheese quesadillas

From the video “Cheese Quesadillas Recipe - How To Make Cheese Quesadilla - Quick & Easy!” by Melanie Cooks. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Melanie Cooks. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~20 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.60*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.40* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
3

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.80*for the batch in the video
~$1.60*per serving

You save about ~$14.40* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$43.20* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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  • estimated

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (2 here)

Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving321 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat8.2 g11%
Saturated fat1.3 g7%
Sodium801 mg35%
Carbohydrate53 g19%
Fiber2.6 g9%
Total sugars2.9 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein8.7 g17%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+15 of 20
  • Fiber+12 of 20
  • Saturated fat−4 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 1 of 1 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: olive oil, shredded cheddar cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • non-stick frying pan
  • spatula
  • plate

What the video didn’t say

  • exact amount of olive oil
  • exact amount of shredded cheese
  • total cooking time
  • number of servings
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Cheese quesadillas

What makes Melanie Cooks's Cheese quesadillas recipe and technique special?

Melanie Cooks's take on Cheese quesadillas focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Cheese quesadillas at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Cheese quesadillas recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Cheese quesadillas ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Cheese quesadillas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Melanie Cooks's Cheese quesadillas?

This recipe utilizes approximately 3 ingredients across 10 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Cheese quesadillas?

The official cooking video by Melanie Cooks is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.