Easy Cheesy Quesadillas with Creamy Mexican Dip (2024)

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Last Updated on February 11, 2021 by Tracy

Kick up your weeknight menu with these deliciously cheesy quesadillas and creamy Mexican dip. Cheesy goodness topped with your favorite Mexican flavors make this easy recipe a keeper! While this post is sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers, all opinions and the recipe are my own.

Easy Cheesy Quesadillas with Creamy Mexican Dip

School is officially back in session for my crew and I am working on getting back into the swing of things. Getting up early, trying to get everything done while they are at school so I can focus on their day when they get home, oh and then dinner! We got in the habit of playing all day and eating late over the summer, but now that my son has to get up at 5:45 in the morning (read…and mom too because I want that little bit of time with him in the morning) he can’t be having dinner at 8:30 P.M. So, tasty and easy weeknight dinners are working their way back into our meal plans, like these cheesy quesadillas with homemade creamy Mexican dipping sauce.

I love quesadillas because they are totally customizable, you can literally toss just about whatever you want in that tortilla…yesterday’s leftovers, your favorite cheeses, steak, chicken, veggies…you name it! Cheese is definitely the most important ingredient, as it makes your quesadilla an ooey-gooey piece of perfection and it holds all your other ingredients in place.

I like to use flour tortillas when I make quesadillas, they are easy to find at the grocery store in the 9 or 10 inch size, they stay together better than corn tortillas and they crisp up nicely with only a little bit of butter or oil in the pan. In fact, I recommend only using a small amount of butter or oil, otherwise you may find that your tortilla gets a bit soggy.

When you have your tortilla in the warm pan simply sprinkle about a 1/2 cup of cheese all over, wait until the cheese melts, then put about a 1/2 cup of your filling on half of the tortilla, fold over the tortilla, slide your cheesy deliciousness out of the pan, cut it into wedges and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce. I strongly recommend trying my creamy Mexican dip, of course!

This creamy Mexican dipping sauce is super easy to make and it’s filled with all your favorite Mexican flavors, making it the perfect accompaniment to quesadillas.

In the Mexican dipping sauce I used non-fat greek yogurt, salsa, onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes and then a dash of cumin and salt. AND, if you happen to follow Weight Watchers, you will be happy to know that this creamy Mexican dip is just about ZERO points! The only thing that has points is the salsa, and that is salsa and that is one point for 2 tablespoons, so depending on how much you eat, you may be less than ONE point!

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Easy Cheesy Quesadillas with Creamy Mexican Dipping Sauce

Enjoy these Easy Cheesy Quesadillas with Creamy Mexican Dipping Sauce as an easy weeknight meal. Quesadillas are 100% customizable and 100% delicious.

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Course: Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheese, dipping sauce, easy recipes, mexican, quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese - I used the Mexican blend
  • 1 cup your favorite cooked filling - I used ground beef you can also use shredded chicken, ground turkey or even just vegetables

Homemade Creamy Mexican Dip

  • 1 cup Non fat Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cup your favorite salsa - I used Mango Habanero
  • cup cilantro - chopped
  • ½ cup sweet onion - diced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Homemade Creamy Mexican Dip

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir all the ingredients together, cover and refrigerate until ready to use

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Best Cheesy Quesadillas

  • Smear a small amount of butter or oil in a large frying pan

  • Warm pan

  • Add tortilla to the pan and top the entire quesadilla with ½ cup cheese

  • When the cheese melts, add your quesadilla filling to half of the tortilla

  • When the tortilla is golden brown, fold over the half of the tortilla with just the cheese over the half with the filling

  • Slide your cheesy quesadilla onto a cutting board and cut into three wedges

  • Repeat steps with the additional tortilla(s)

  • Serve with the Creamy Mexican Dip

  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can make the creamy Mexican dip a day or two in advance, all the flavors will just enhance the it will enhance the flavors! The creamy Mexican dip is also Weight Watchers friendly! The only thing that has any points is the salsa, and that is one point for 2 tablespoons. We served our quesadillas with chips and fresh vegetables, which we also dipped in the homemade Mexican dip.

This recipe will make 6 "wedges", each person in my family ate 2 wedges, adjust the recipe as needed for your family. These cheesy quesadillas also warm up nicely if you end up with any leftovers.

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I hope you enjoy these quesadillas with Mexican dipping sauce as much as we do!

With Back To School season in full effect here, I know we will be making these quesadillas on a regular basis, they are the perfect solution to leftovers…just add cheese!

What is your favorite quesadilla filling? Well, besides cheese, of course 😉

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Easy Cheesy Quesadillas with Creamy Mexican Dip (2024)

FAQs

What kind of cheese do Mexican restaurants use for quesadillas? ›

Traditional Mexican cheeses like Oaxaca cheese or Chihuahua cheese are commonly used in quesadillas because they melt easily and have a mild, slightly salty flavor. Other cheese options include Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.

What cheese melts the best for quesadillas? ›

Use the Right Cheese: The ideal cheese for quesadillas is one that melts well. Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese, and Colby are great choices, and authentic Mexican cheese options like quesadilla cheese, queso de bola, or asadero are obviously fantastic.

What does taco Bell put on their cheese quesadillas? ›

The Cheese Quesadilla is a purist's meal: a simple flour tortilla, a hefty portion of melted three-cheese blend, creamy jalapeño sauce, and absolutely zero bells and whistles.

How do you pack quesadillas so they don't get soggy? ›

Packing crispy food like chicken nuggets, fries, or quesadillas? Make sure to put a paper towel in the bottom to absorb moisture and avoid soggy nuggets!

What Mexican cheese melts the best? ›

Queso asadero is Mexican cheese that's great for melting. It is soft, white and creamy with a mild taste, and is often used to make pizzas, quesadillas and queso fundido.

What is the white cheese they use at Mexican restaurants? ›

Queso Blanco

Translated to “white cheese,” this option is yet another crumbly cheese for Mexican food. It's softer than Cotija, making it a more subtle option for refried beans, salads, and enchiladas. Queso Blanco is unique in that it melts well without melting completely.

Is creamy chipotle sauce the same as creamy jalapeno? ›

Is creamy jalapeno sauce the same as creamy chipotle sauce? Jalapeno sauce and chipotle sauce are very similar. The biggest difference is the pepper. Chipotle peppers are fully ripened red jalapeno peppers that are smoked and dried so they have a slightly different, smokier flavor.

What cheese does Del Taco use in their quesadillas? ›

Fresh house-grated cheddar cheese and signature creamy Queso Blanco grilled between two flour tortillas.

Do you flip a quesadilla? ›

Once you have the tortilla all folded up, place it in a hot pan, griddle or panini press. I cooked mine in a pan, so I used a spatula to slightly flatten and flip the quesadilla. Cook until browned on both sides and enjoy with whatever toppings you want.

Do you cook quesadillas on high or low heat? ›

Tortillas burn easily, so you want to fry your quesadillas on medium heat. It takes about a minute to a minute and a half to get each side crispy and golden--and your cheese will be perfectly melted, too. To make multiple quesadillas, use a pancake griddle or a grill pan. You're welcome.

Is Oaxaca cheese the same as quesadilla cheese? ›

You guessed it: Oaxaca. It's compared to a mozzarella cheese in texture and a young Monterey jack cheese in flavor. It's mellow, buttery, and works great as a melting cheese. This is why it is the most commonly used cheese in a quesadilla.

What cheese does Chipotle use in their quesadillas? ›

Chipotle restaurants will often use a blend of white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, so you could also use a blend of the two as well. Or, use your preferred kind of cheese.

What kind of cheese is Asadero? ›

Asadero cheese is a mild, semi-soft cheese that's originally made in Northwest Mexico, particularly in the province of Chihuahua. Asadero is made with a special kneading and stretching process that gives the cheese a distinctive, stringy texture.

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