Quesadillas Recipe

Quesadillas are one of Mexico's most beloved street foods: corn or flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and, if desired, enriched with meat, mushrooms or vegetables . Simple, tasty and perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• Corn or flour tortillas – 8

• Oaxaca cheese (or stringy mozzarella or Asiago or fontina) – 300 g

• Seed oil or butter – as needed for cooking

• Salt – to taste

👉 Optional fillings:

• Zucchini flowers

• Mushrooms

• Chorizo

• Shredded chicken

• Huitlacoche (if available)

• Fresh coriander – to taste

• Red or green sauce – to accompany

Preparation

1️⃣ Heat the tortillas:

• Heat the tortillas in a non-stick pan or on a comal until soft.

2️⃣ Filling:

• Add grated or shredded cheese to half the tortilla.

• Add, if desired, one of the optional ingredients such as zucchini flowers, mushrooms, chorizo or chicken.

3️⃣ Cook:

• Fold the tortilla in half to form a crescent.

• Brush with oil or butter and cook on both sides until the cheese is completely melted and the tortilla is golden brown.

4️⃣ Serve:

• Serve piping hot with red or green salsa and fresh coriander .

• Add a few lime wedges for a finishing touch.