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quesadilla

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ A dish from Mexico

quesadilla, a dish from Mexico
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A quesadilla is a Mexican dish made from a tortilla folded in half or two tortillas that are filled with cheese (queso), and sometimes meats, spices, and other fillings, and then cooked on a griddle or stove. Traditionally, corn tortillas are used, but the dish can also be made with flour tortillas.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientscorn or wheat tortilla, cheese, optional meat, spices
πŸ”₯Cooking methodfolded tortilla cooked on a griddle
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, cheesy, comforting
πŸ•’When it’s eatensnack or light meal, any time

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Frequently asked questions

Where does quesadilla come from?
quesadilla is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is quesadilla?
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish made from a tortilla folded in half or two tortillas that are filled with cheese (queso), and sometimes meats, spices, and other fillings, and then cooked on a griddle or stove. Traditionally, corn tortillas are used, but the dish can also be made with flour tortillas.