Express Snowflake Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy quesadillas with melted mozzarella and cheddar, decorated with festive snowflake shapes.

# What You Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Cheese

02 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Optional Fillings

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

→ For Serving

07 - Sour cream
08 - Salsa

# How-To Steps:

01 - Using a sharp knife or snowflake cookie cutter, carve snowflake shapes into two tortillas to serve as tops.
02 - Place the remaining two whole tortillas flat on the work surface and evenly distribute mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over each, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Add optional fillings if desired.
03 - Cover each tortilla layered with cheese and fillings with a snowflake-cut tortilla.
04 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Carefully place one assembled quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese begins to melt.
06 - Gently flip the quesadilla and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the opposite side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove the cooked quesadilla and repeat the process with the second one.
08 - Allow quesadillas to cool briefly, then cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Fun festive presentation
02 -
  • Brush tortillas with melted butter for crispier texture
  • Use different cheeses or add cooked chicken or beans for variation
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet for easy flipping
  • Cut snowflakes carefully with a paring knife if no cookie cutter is available
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