Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas

Satisfy your craving for bold, savory flavors with these irresistible Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas! Featuring golden, buttery flour tortillas packed with spicy crumbled chorizo and gooey melted Mexican blend cheese, this quick and easy recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish. Customize your quesadillas with optional fillings like hearty black beans, zesty jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or a shareable appetizer, these quesadillas are best served warm with creamy sour cream and tangy salsa on the side. Get ready to indulge in a crisp, cheesy bite of comfort with every wedge!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 250 grams Chorizo sausage
• 200 grams Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 100 grams Cooked black beans (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Sliced jalapeños (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 100 grams Sour cream (for serving)
• 100 grams Salsa (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

1. Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage, if applicable. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula. Remove the cooked chorizo from the skillet and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.

Step 2

2. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel to remove excess grease, then return it to medium heat.

Step 3

3. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of a tortilla. Place the tortilla buttered-side down in the skillet.

Step 4

4. Evenly sprinkle 50 grams of shredded cheese over one half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the cooked chorizo on top of the cheese, along with optional ingredients such as black beans, jalapeños, or cilantro, if desired. Sprinkle an additional 50 grams of shredded cheese over the toppings.

Step 5

5. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press gently with a spatula to help seal the quesadilla.

Step 6

6. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is browned.

Step 7

7. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and let it cool for 1 minute before slicing it into wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, butter, cheese, and chorizo.

Step 8

8. Serve the quesadillas warm with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(949.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2900.3

Total Fat 214.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 7571.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 128.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1893.3mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 879.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.2%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 14.9%