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Easy Cheese Quesadilla Dippers Kids Will Love

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Crispy on the outside, perfectly melty on the inside, these easy cheese quesadilla dippers are cut into kid-friendly strips that are ready in under 10 minutes. A simple, customizable snack that even picky eaters will devour.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional fillings: cooked shredded chicken, black beans, corn, finely diced bell peppers
  • For dipping: salsa, sour cream, ranch dressing, guacamole, queso

Instructions

  1. Take the butter out of the fridge about 10 minutes before starting to soften. Shred cheese if using a block. Lay out tortillas on the counter.
  2. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each tortilla (about 1/2 tablespoon per tortilla).
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Place one tortilla in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for about 30 seconds until it starts to bubble slightly.
  5. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the entire tortilla.
  6. Top with the second tortilla, buttered side up. Press down gently with a spatula.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until the bottom is golden brown and cheese starts melting around the edges.
  8. Flip carefully using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side. Press down gently once or twice during cooking.
  9. Remove from heat and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for about 30 seconds.
  10. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the quesadilla into 1-inch wide strips.
  11. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  12. Serve immediately with dipping sauces.

Notes

Cook over medium heat to avoid burning tortillas before cheese melts. Let quesadilla rest for 30 seconds before cutting for clean strips. For a crowd, keep warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet for up to 15-20 minutes. To reheat, use a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side, or an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Freeze assembled uncooked quesadillas for up to 2 months.

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