Crispy Cheese Snowflake Quesadillas (Printable Version)

Cheesy, crisp tortillas shaped with festive snowflakes, perfect for a quick and delicious meal or snack.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Cheese

02 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (150 g)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)

→ Optional Fillings

04 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions (30 g)
05 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (30 g)
06 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (30 g)

→ For Serving

07 - Sour cream
08 - Salsa

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cut snowflake shapes into 2 tortillas using a sharp knife or cookie cutter to serve as tops.
02 - Place the other 2 whole tortillas on a clean surface and evenly distribute mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over each, leaving a small edge without filling. Add optional fillings if desired.
03 - Cover each cheese-topped tortilla with a snowflake-cut tortilla.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Transfer one quesadilla to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is golden and cheese begins melting.
05 - Carefully turn the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat the process with the second one.
07 - Allow quesadillas to cool briefly, then slice into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun festive presentation
  • Quick and easy to make
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free
  • Brush tortillas with melted butter for extra crispiness
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking
  • Let quesadillas cool slightly before cutting to avoid cheese spill out
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