Kimchi Cheese Quesadillas
Crisp flour tortillas hold tangy kimchi, stretchy mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and fresh scallions for a fast, savory stovetop meal or snack.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 8 8-inch tortillas flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups kimchi
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 scallions scallions
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Cooking instructions
- Finely chop the kimchi, then squeeze it firmly over a bowl or sink to remove excess liquid. Thinly slice the scallions. (about 5 min)
- Place 4 tortillas on a work surface. Divide the kimchi, mozzarella, cheddar, and scallions among them, spreading the filling over half of each tortilla and leaving a small border. Fold the tortillas over the filling. (about 3 min)
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with some of the oil. Cook the quesadillas in batches, adding the remaining oil as needed, for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese is fully melted. (about 10 min) — Medium heat
- Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 1 minute, then cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot. (about 1 min)