Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese , shredded (4 cup s)
• 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon svegetable oil for frying, divided
• 1/3 teaspoon table salt

Instructions

1. Spread one quarter of cheese over half of each tortilla, leaving ½ inch border at edge. Fold tortillas over cheese and press firmly to seal. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet and line with single layer of paper towels.
2. Heat ¼ cup oil in 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Place 2 quesadillas in skillet, pressing into pan with thin spatula, and cook until browned on both sides and cheese has melted, 1½ to 2 minutes per side.
4. Transfer to prepared rack.
5. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 2 quesadillas.
6. Cool for at least 3 minutes.
7. Divide salt evenly over top of each quesadilla, cut into wedges, and serve.