This Bacon Quesadilla is a cross between a classic cheese quesadilla and a BLT sandwich, maybe we could say it a Mexican version of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich! You’ll love this quick and easy 5-minute lunch idea! Everything is better with crispy bacon including this recipe!

Golden brown quesadillas made with bacon and white cheese.

This post was originally written in 2013. It’ was update in 2020 to include new images and text!

You know we live on a dairy farm and that means we very rarely eat a meal that doesn’t include cheese! I’ve never made a BLT sandwich without cheese, because why would you? Cheese makes everything better!

quesadillas wedges with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes

One day we didn’t have any bread and I really wanted a BLT. Going to the grocery store isn’t always an option since the closest one is about 50 miles from the farm. But, I did have tortillas and that’s when we discovered how delicious Bacon Cheese Quesadilla is!

ingredients to make bacon, cheese, and ranch quesadillas

Ingredients for making Quesadillas with Bacon

Tortillas – I like flour, but you can use corn tortillas if you’d like. It’s a great gluten-free option.
Cheese – cheddar, pepper jack, Colby jack, and Monterey are all great options. Grated cheese is best. Freezing cheese is easy then you’ll always have it on hand
Butter – real butter is the BEST
Bacon – we love cooking bacon in the oven and saving leftovers for recipes like this. You could also use store-bought bacon crumbles.
Ranch Dressing – optional, but amazing
Lettuce and tomatoes – serve with the quesadillas
Chicken – optional, reminds me of chicken bacon quesadilla from Chili’s

How to Make Bacon Quesadillas

cast iron skillet with tortilla topped with shredded cheese, diced bacon, and ranch dressing

STEP 1: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter in the skillet

STEP 2: Add a tortilla to the skillet. You can use flour or corn.

STEP 3: Add a layer of shredded cheese, diced bacon, and a drizzle of ranch. Add sliced grilled chicken to Chili’s bacon chicken ranch quesadilla.

STEP 4: Add a tortilla to the top.

STEP 5: Cook tortilla until it’s golden brown. Flip, and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown.

a whole quesadilla cut into quarters, topped with tomatoes and lettuce

STEP 6: Remove from the skillet, let rest for about a minute. Cut into wedges and serve hot! Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch dressing!

peeling a cheese quesadilla apart to show how the cheese is melted

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Once you start eating quesadillas you’ll probably become hooked! They’re best if you eat them fresh, but I’ve heard you can freeze them, then stick them in a frying pan to crisp them up again. Since they only take a few minutes to I prefer to make them fresh!

Oh, and I’ve read so much about quesadilla makers. I’m sure they have their place, but to be honest, I really prefer using my cast iron skillet. {affiliate link} It heats evenly and is a breeze to clean up! Plus I don’t have to store one more gadget that can only be used for one thing!

wedges of cheese quesadillas drizzled with ranch

Here are a few other quick and easy recipes to get you started creating your own versions!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadilla – with ham and cheese
Chicken and Bacon Quesadilla – like Alice Springs chicken
Ham and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla – with hard-boiled eggs and ham
Steak Fajita Quesadilla – a perfect way to use leftover steak
BLT Quesadilla – just like the classic sandwich…so good!
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla – sauteed peppers and onions
Pork and Mushroom Quesadilla – with caramelized onions