Gluten-Free Cheese Quesadilla with Corn Tortilla
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Crispy corn tortillas cradle melted, gooey cheese for a quick and satisfying gluten-free quesadilla. This simple snack offers a delightful contrast of textures and a comforting, savory flavor.
At a glance: This medium snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 20 minutes (10 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including certified gluten-free corn tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, olive oil or vegetable oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cheese Quesadilla with Corn Tortilla: When preparing this snacks recipe, ensure your certified gluten-free corn tortillas are processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Be mindful of cross-contamination from shared utensils or cutting boards that have come into contact with gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cheese Quesadilla with Corn Tortilla: This recipe relies on certified gluten-free corn tortillas and naturally gluten-free cheese. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 4 medium certified gluten-free corn tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your ingredients by shredding the cheese if it's not pre-shredded. Lightly brush one side of each of the certified gluten-free corn tortillas with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with salt and chili powder, if using. This will help them crisp up beautifully.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place two of the oiled tortillas, oiled-side down, into the hot skillet. Immediately sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the two tortillas.
- 3
Top each cheesy tortilla with another oiled tortilla, oiled-side up. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is beginning to melt.
- 4
Carefully flip each quesadilla using a spatula. Cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they cook.
- 5
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and place them on a cutting board. Let them rest for about 1 minute before slicing into wedges. Serve immediately while warm and delightfully cheesy.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Store in an airtight container to keep snacks crispy; add a food-safe silica gel packet to absorb moisture.
- Preheat your pan properly before adding oil or food — a properly preheated pan prevents sticking.
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