Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
These super fast quesadillas can be grilled and used as an appetizer or main dish.
Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Ingredients
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8 ouncesbulk chorizo or mild Italian sausagesee savings
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1/3 cupchopped onionsee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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1fresh jalapeno pepper, finely choppedsee savings
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6 6- to 8-inchvegetable-flavored or plain flour tortillassee savings
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1 tablespooncooking oilsee savings
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1 cupshredded Monterey Jack and/or queso fresco (Mexican farmer cheese) (4 oz.)see savings
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2 tablespoonssnipped fresh cilantro or parsleysee savings
Directions
1.
For filling, in a medium skillet cook chorizo or sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Pat chorizo mixture with paper towels to remove as much additional fat as possible. Stir in jalapeno pepper; set aside.
2.
Brush one side of 3 tortillas with half of the cooking oil. Place tortillas, oiled sides down, on a large baking sheet. Spread the chorizo filling over tortillas on baking sheet. Combine cheese and cilantro or parsley; sprinkle over filling. Top with the remaining tortillas. Brush with the remaining oil.
3.
Place quesadillas on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until filling is heated through and tortillas are starting to brown, turning once halfway through grilling. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 232, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 346 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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