In America, what's the difference between quesadillas and quesos?

 Quesadillas are a type of Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with cheese, meat, and other ingredients, then folded in half and cooked until the cheese melts. Queso, on the other hand, refers to cheese, often melted and used as a dip for tortilla chips or as an ingredient in various dishes like nachos or enchiladas.

Sure, quesadillas are essentially a folded tortilla filled with cheese (and often other ingredients like meat, vegetables, or beans) and cooked until the cheese melts. They're typically served as a snack or a meal.

Queso, however, is melted cheese typically used as a dip, made by melting cheese (often with other ingredients like peppers, tomatoes, or spices) to create a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for dipping tortilla chips or as a topping for various Mexican dishes. It's essentially a cheese-based dip rather than a filled and folded tortilla.

In essence, quesadillas are a complete dish where the tortilla acts as a vessel for various fillings and cheese, while queso is specifically a cheese-based dip or sauce. Quesadillas can contain various ingredients like chicken, beef, vegetables, and cheese, all enclosed within the tortilla and cooked. Queso, however, focuses primarily on the melted cheese, often blended with other flavors, served as a dip or condiment alongside other dishes. Both are delicious, but they differ in their forms and primary components.