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No Time or Energy? Quesadillas Are Here for You

Published July 8, 2021

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This week’s budget recipe is the gift that keeps on giving

I started making quesadillas for Holden way back because all kids love them — but you know what? We adults should be enjoying them on a regular (or semi-regular) basis, too. They make for a quick, simple lunch and with any number of additions, they’re also a delicious dinner that can easily give you your veggie fix. The key to successful quesadillas is to resist overfilling them. Too much cheese makes them ooze all over the place; too many other ingredients and the cheese can’t hold the two tortillas together. That said, few hot dishes make better — or easier — use of little bits of leftovers. Here’s a base recipe that’s delicious as is, but ready for your add-ins. (And if you don’t like yours as crispy on the outside like mine, just keep an eye on it — you’ll know when it’s right for you.)

Cheese Quesadillas

Serves 4 main-dish or up to 12 appetizer servings
Time: 30 minutes

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