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Chorizo Quesadilla
- very good combination -
The quesadillas consist of corn tortillas (they can also be made of flour tortillas ) that are folded in half and melted cheese is put in the middle. With the addition of chorizo the quesadillas acquire a point of consistency and a condimented touch – which is delicious and very appetizing.
This quesadillas can be enjoyed at breakfast time or as appetizer to whet the Mexican appetite.
About the Recipe
- To make the chorizo quesadillas some ingredients have to be chopped, then the chorizo is fried and at the end the quesadillas are assembled. You won’t have any complication.
- It is very important to use a cheese that melts to make the quesadillas like the Chihuahua cheese, the Oaxaca cheese or a Manchego cheese, etc.
- Would you like to prepare the corn tortillas of your quesadillas?
- You can also prepare homemade chorizo and use it in this recipe.
- The quesadillas will be ready in .
- The recipe is for 6 quesadillas.
Ingredients
Cookware
Directions
Chop and Fry- Cut into strips 5.2 oz of cheese that melts, then reserve.
- Finely chop 3.5 oz of chorizo, then set aside.
- Heat in a frying pan over medium heat 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Incorporate in the frying pan the chorizo that was minced and fry it for about 5 minutes, until it is moderately cooked; stir regularly. Then set aside.
| The chorizo tends to release a lot of fat, if this happens remove the fat. |
- Heat on a griddle over medium heat 6 maize tortillas for about 20 seconds per each side, until they are soft.
- Put on each tortilla:
- Some of the Cheese strips that were cut.
- Some of the Chorizo that was cooked.
- Fold in half all the tortillas that were put on the griddle.
- Heat the chorizo quesadillas for approximately 1½ minutes per each side, until the cheese has melted.
| While the quesadillas are heated they can be pressed gently so the chorizo unites with the cheese and they will heat faster. |
Time to Enjoy!
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