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11 Quesadilla Recipes for When You Just Can’t Cook Anything Else

Quesadillas are a simply amazing and delicious meal that you can serve as an afterschool snack or for a quick and easy dinner on a busy night. No one is going to complain when they find out that quesadillas are whatโ€™s for dinner! And we’re going far beyond cheese here – there are so many different fillings that you can use for this simple dish that no one will ever get bored.

1. Steak Quesadillas

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Tender juicy steak, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas come together for a delicious steak quesadilla that the whole family is sure to love. There are so many different ways to top them the combinations of flavor are endless! 

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2. Easy Shrimp Quesadillasย 

Stack of shrimp quesadillas with sour cream and salsa.
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With just five minutes of prep you can have this flavorful meal on the table in under 20 minutes. Lightly seasoned shrimp with tortillas and cheese make for a yummy meal that will have everyone coming back for more. 

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3. Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Fajita quesadilla on a plate with fresh toppings
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With veggies, protein, and carbs in a single dish these chicken fajita quesadillas are a full meal that you are going to love. If necessary you can prep and cook your chicken ahead of time for a busy weeknight dinner that can be made in minutes. 

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4. Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Buffalo chicken quesadillas on a platter.
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Thinly sliced buffalo chicken with ooey gooey cheese and a toasted tortilla, whatโ€™s not to love? Serve these buffalo chicken quesadillas with a salad or a veggie and dinner is all but done! This is a recipe your family will ask for again and again. 

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5. Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillasย 

Beef quesadilla with fresh toppings on a platter.
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Savory ground beef seasoned with tomato paste, and the Mexican flavors of cumin and chili powder come together with your favorite shredded cheese and tortillas for a tasty meal or snack. Serve these quesadillas with your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for a delicious meal youโ€™ll love. 

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6. Taco Bell Copycat Quesadilla Sauce Recipe

Hand holding quesadilla into creamy jalapeno dipping sauce.
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Ok, so not technically a quesadilla, but it’s FOR a quesadilla! You can make this copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce with just a few simple ingredients. Sour cream, mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos, spices, sugar, and jalapeno brine are all you need for this spicy sauce.ย 

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7. Black Bean Quesarito (Taco Bell Inspired)

Black bean quesarito cut in half on a plate
Photo Credit: Loren Runion for My Everyday Table.

If you canโ€™t decide if what you want is a bean burrito or a cheese quesadilla, fear not, because you donโ€™t have to choose! Just make one of these copycat Taco Bell black bean quesaritos  and satisfy both of those cravings with one simple dish! 

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8. Hummus Quesadillas with no Cheese

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Not eating cheese shouldnโ€™t mean that you also miss out on all of the delicious flavors of a quesadilla and you wonโ€™t have to with this hummus quesadilla. The hummus replaces the cheese as your sticking agent, and these quesadillas are filled with black beans, mushrooms, and fresh veggies. 

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9. Birria Quesadillas

The key to these delicious quesadillas is the slow cooked beef cooked in aromatics. Once your beef is ready combine it with your favorite cheese in a corn tortilla for a delicious meal or snack the whole family is gonna love!

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11.ย Black Bean Quesadillas

Stack of black bean quesadillas with fresh toppings.
Photo Credit: Loren Runion for My Everyday Table.

This black bean quesadilla recipe is a staple at our house! Made up of simple ingredients, these black bean quesadillas are incredibly flavorful, includes nutritious black beans, and comes together in less than 30 minutes โ€“ itโ€™s the perfect weeknight dinner meal.ย 

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11. Quick & Easy Chicken Quesadillas

The key to this quick and easy weeknight delight is to grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli. Combine that chicken with a few seasonings, salsa, tortillas, and your favorite shredded cheese and you have a meal to smile about in just a matter or minutes!

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Looking for a tasty way to sneak more veggies into family meals? Then check out this recipe for black bean quesadillas filled with spinach, onions, bell peppers, black beans, cheese, and any other fillings you might want to include. 

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