quesadilla
noun
que·sa·dil·la
ˌkā-sə-ˈdē-ə 
also -ˈt͟hē-,
or -ˈt͟hēl-yə
: a tortilla filled with cheese and often a savory mixture (as of meat and vegetables), folded, and usually fried
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Perhaps there’s nothing so simple and delicious to make than quesadillas.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The Nacho Bizness food tent will be selling home-style tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
What to order: A quesadilla ($11) with pimento cheese ($1.50), of course.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Taco Bell:Menu ready to expand with new Cantina Chicken burrito, quesadilla, bowl and tacos
Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The Nacho Bizness food tent will be selling home-style tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
What to order: A quesadilla ($11) with pimento cheese ($1.50), of course.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Quesadilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quesadilla. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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