How to Use a Quesadilla Maker

Making a quick after school snack is so simple with a quesadilla maker. Plus, you can even have it with salsa or sour cream once you are done. Delicious!

Steps

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Plug in the quesadilla maker. Get out two tortillas that have been in the refrigerator. Get out shredded cheese.
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When the green light goes out, open up the maker and lay one tortilla down.^{[1]
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Spread cheese lightly on the tortilla - make sure it's even.
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Put the second tortilla on the other one with the shredded cheese lightly melted. Lightly press down on the maker. Keep down till you hear the cheese sizzle and you see it coming out of the quesadilla.^{[2]
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Lift open the maker, and remove the quesadilla. Let it cool for one minute.
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Cut along lines of the quesadilla into four equal parts.^{[3]
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Unplug the maker.
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Enjoy your cheese quesadilla.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I remove the quesadilla from the maker?

Community Answer

You use a spatula to remove the quesadilla from the maker and put it on a plate.
Question

How can I clean melted cheese?

Community Answer

Use a good dishwasher soap to clean the cheese. You can also use an abrasive sponge to rub it off.
Question

Why does it smoke when it’s done?

Community Answer

It's not supposed to. Either your quesadilla maker is defective, or you're cooking the quesadillas too long and burning them.
Question

What should I brush on the tortillas before making quesadillas?

Community Answer

It's not necessary to brush anything on them, but a blend of melted butter and garlic is my favorite.
Question

Can I add meat and peppers with the cheese?

Qamar

Top Answerer

Sure. You can add pieces of meat and peppers on top of the cheese for a more flavorful quesadilla. Just don't add too much, as it can be harder to close the tortilla and cook.
Question

What about steak quesadilla?

LaraKnowsHow

Community Answer

You can absolutely use a quesadilla maker to make a steak quesadilla. Just make sure that the steak is already pre-cooked before you put it in the machine or else it might not cook through in there.