⭐ Cheese Quesadilla Stars
A fast, cheesy snack you can cut into fun shapes!
🧾 Ingredients
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1 large tortilla (flour or whole wheat)
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1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
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Optional add-ins:
🌽 corn | 🥑 avocado slices | 🍅 diced tomato | 🥓 bits of cooked bacon
👩🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps
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Place a tortilla flat on a plate.
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Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of it.
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Fold tortilla in half like a moon shape. 🌙
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Microwave for 30–45 seconds OR pan-toast 1 minute per side. (Adult help)
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Let cool slightly, then use cookie cutters to cut into stars, hearts, or fun shapes!
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Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
🔥 Adult Help Needed: Heating/knife/cutters.
⭐ Fun Tips
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Make a rainbow plate — star shapes + colorful dips.
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Use mini cookie cutters for bite-size snacks.
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Add small veggie shapes on top like decorations!
🧀 Why Kids Love It
Cheesy, handheld, shape-cut snacks they get to press like play-dough — delicious and fun!
📌 Quick Parent Notes
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5-minute snack or easy lunch
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Great for picky eaters
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Whole-wheat tortilla upgrade = healthier
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Customizable for dietary needs
🖨 Printable Recipe Card
Cheese Quesadilla Stars
Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 1 – 2 kids
Ingredients
• Tortilla
• Shredded cheese
• Optional add-ins
Steps
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Add cheese to half tortilla.
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Heat & fold.
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Cut into shapes.
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Dip & eat!
Kid Tip: Use cookie cutters to make stars, hearts, or dinosaurs! 🌟
Adult Note: Assist with heating and cutting.
