These Cheesy Mini Quesadillas are loaded with melted cheese and served with a rich, creamy queso dip. Crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside, they’re the perfect appetizer, game day snack, or party food.

Ingredients

For the Mini Quesadillas

• 8 small flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp butter

For the Queso Dip

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Make the Queso Dip

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly add milk while whisking continuously.
4. Cook until slightly thickened.
5. Add cheddar, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, and paprika.
6. Stir until smooth and creamy.
7. Keep warm.

Make the Mini Quesadillas

1. Mix cheeses, chicken, bell pepper, cilantro, and taco seasoning in a bowl.
2. Place filling on half of each tortilla and fold over.
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook quesadillas for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5. Cut each quesadilla into mini triangles.

Serve

1. Arrange mini quesadillas around a bowl of warm queso dip.
2. Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños.
3. Serve immediately while the cheese is melty.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

6 servings