Easy Corn Tortilla Quesadilla (Taco Quesadilla)

Ready in 15 minutes or less, this easy Corn Tortilla Quesadilla (Taco Quesadilla) is a crispy tortilla loaded with a gooey melting cheese and flavorful filling - a perfect recipe for leftover taco meat! It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner, delicious appetizer, or snack.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 corn tortillas, yellow or white
• 6 oz shredded cheese (oaxaca, colby, jack, mozzarella, or cheddar)
• 1.5 cups leftover taco meat (or shredded chicken)
• oil (any neutral flavored)
• optional toppings (salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the skillet over medium-high heat or the griddle to 350°.
2. 2Brush oil onto griddle or pan surface. Lay down bottom corn tortillas. Top each one with ½ an ounce of cheese (approximately 2 tablespoons), ¼ cup of taco meat or shredded chicken, then another ½ ounce of cheese.
3. 3Place a corn tortilla on top of each quesadilla and brush the top with oil. Cook on the first side until golden brown, then flip and continue to cook until golden and crispy.
4. 4Remove from griddle and cut in half. Serve with toppings of your choice.