# Cheese quesadillas (from Melanie Cooks)

Video: [Cheese Quesadillas Recipe - How To Make Cheese Quesadilla - Quick & Easy!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU) by [Melanie Cooks](https://www.youtube.com/@MelanieCooksRecipes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.60 per serving, ~$4.80 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.40* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- to taste olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- 3 flour tortillas
- to taste shredded cheddar cheese _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=29s) Pour olive oil into a non-stick frying pan.
2. [0:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=44s) Turn the heat to high to preheat the pan.
3. [0:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=53s) Place the tortillas flat in the frying pan.
4. [1:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=112s) Sprinkle shredded cheese onto one half of each tortilla.
5. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=142s) Fold each tortilla in half over the cheese filling.
6. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=202s) Wait for the oil to begin sizzling.
7. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=214s) Reduce the heat to medium-high to prevent burning.
8. [3:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAACUeacZU&t=230s) Cook for about one minute, then flip when the bottom is golden brown.
9. Cook the second side for one to two minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
10. Remove the quesadillas from the pan and turn off the heat.

## 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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