The Simple Way To Ensure Every Quesadilla Bite Is Covered With Sauce

Quesadillas are an easy go-to meal whether you have a busy weeknight, some leftovers to use up, or just need a quick snack. It's almost guaranteed that whatever you throw in (even dumplings) will work beautifully in a quesadilla. But one thing that can ruin this dependable dish is getting a dry bite of meat, veggies, or tortilla with absolutely no sauce. So here's a trick to fix that: Toss your quesadilla sauce through your ingredients before folding them in the tortilla.

This method ensures that each bite of your quesadilla is evenly coated with sauce, which is hard to achieve if you drizzle it on after toasting. It's the perfect solution for even flavor distribution — no dry spots in sight. The key is not to overdo it with the sauce; otherwise you risk being left with a soggy mess. If you like things extra flavorful, you can always serve your quesadillas with more dipping sauce. And the best part is, you can use this hack with whichever sauce you like.

If you're unsure which sauce to coat your quesadilla fillings with, there are a few flavor combinations that are hard to beat. For a quesadilla with chicken, bacon, and cheddar cheese, homemade or bottled ranch dressing is the perfect addition. Its tangy, herby flavor will balance out the salty bacon. Plus, the creamy texture is ideal for coating the chicken with. For a Mediterranean-inspired quesadilla with spinach, tomatoes, and mozzarella, pesto is a great match. Before mixing in the pesto, though, remember to briefly cook your veggies first so that your quesadilla doesn't go soggy.

Of course, adding BBQ sauce to a BBQ chicken quesadilla might seem obvious, but it's also a good choice if you're using other hearty fillings like pulled pork or charred veggies — the sweet and smoky notes of the sauce complement these flavors beautifully. If you're making shrimp quesadillas, tossing them with some hot sauce is a great idea. The spicy notes pair well with the natural sweetness of shrimp, giving you perfectly sweet and spicy bursts of flavor. Whichever quesadilla and sauce combo is your favorite, one thing is guaranteed: You'll never have to suffer through a dry bite again.