quesadilla
food
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A quesadilla is a Mexican dish made from a tortilla that is filled with cheese and often other savory ingredients like meat and vegetables. The tortilla is then folded and typically fried.1
The word "quesadilla" comes from the Spanish word for cheese, "queso". Tortillas are a versatile food, and quesadillas are just one of many dishes that can be made from tortilla dough, which can also be used for sopes, chalupas, and panuchos. The first known use of the word "quesadilla" in English was in 1848.12
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