Best 8 Cheese And Hominy Quesadillas With Tropical Salsa Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of cheese and hominy quesadillas paired with a tropical salsa that bursts with vibrant and tangy notes. This dish combines the cheesy goodness of melted cheese, the hearty texture of hominy, and the delightful crunch of tortillas, all harmoniously blended together. The tropical salsa, made with an array of tropical fruits and fresh herbs, adds a layer of sweetness and zest to each bite. Prepare to indulge in a flavorful experience that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LOBSTER QUESADILLA WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced red pepper, plus 1 cup for garnish
1 1/2 cups diced green pepper
1 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces roughly chopped fresh cooked lobster meat
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces chopped jalapenos, without seeds, or to taste
Kosher salt
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces clarified butter
1 cup sliced green onion, for garnish
8 tablespoons sour cream, for garnish
6 pineapple tops, for garnish
Tropical Fruit Salsa, recipe follows

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups red peppers, the green peppers, onion, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, but still firm, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the lobster meat, cheese, jalapenos, salt, and cooled pepper mixture. Divide the mixture into 6 portions. Sandwich each portion between 2 tortillas, spreading the lobster mixture evenly.
  • Heat a grill or large skillet over medium heat and film the bottom with some of the butter. Place as many quesadillas as will fit without touching, and cook each side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and quesadillas.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges. Place the quesadillas on plates and garnish with remaining red pepper, the green onion, sour cream, and a pineapple top. Serve immediately with Tropical Fruit Salsa.
  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1 cup diced papaya
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

LOBSTER QUESADILLA WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced red pepper, plus 1 cup for garnish
1 1/2 cups diced green pepper
1 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces roughly chopped fresh cooked lobster meat
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces chopped jalapenos, without seeds, or to taste
Kosher salt
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces clarified butter
1 cup sliced green onion, for garnish
8 tablespoons sour cream, for garnish
6 pineapple tops, for garnish
Tropical Fruit Salsa, recipe follows
1 cup diced mango
1 cup diced papaya
1 cup diced pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups red peppers, the green peppers, onion, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, but still firm, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the lobster meat, cheese, jalapenos, salt, and cooled pepper mixture. Divide the mixture into 6 portions. Sandwich each portion between 2 tortillas, spreading the lobster mixture evenly.
  • Heat a grill or large skillet over medium heat and film the bottom with some of the butter. Place as many quesadillas as will fit without touching, and cook each side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and quesadillas.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges. Place the quesadillas on plates and garnish with remaining red pepper, the green onion, sour cream, and a pineapple top. Serve immediately with Tropical Fruit Salsa.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

CHEESE AND HOMINY QUESADILLAS WITH TROPICAL SALSA



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Provided by Katherine Anastasia

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely chopped peeled cored pineapple
1 cup diced peeled pitted mango
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped
8 5- to 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas
2 cups (packed) grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 cup drained golden hominy (from 15-ounce can)
3 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season salsa with salt and pepper.
  • Cook tortillas over gas flame until blackened in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to work surface. Sprinkle 4 tortillas with both cheeses and hominy, dividing equally; top with remaining 4 tortillas. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in each skillet. Cook until bottoms are crisp and brown, pressing occasionally with spatula, about 2 minutes. Turn quesadillas over. Cook until bottoms are brown and cheeses melt, adding more oil as needed, about 2 minutes longer. Cut quesadillas into quarters. Arrange 4 quarters on each of 4 plates. Serve with salsa.

CHEESY QUESADILLAS



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We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HAWAIIAN-STYLE QUESADILLAS



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I made up this ham and pineapple quesadilla recipe when I worked at a cafe and was craving Hawaiian-style pizza. We were serving Mexican food that day so I had to work with the ingredients on hand. I have made this repeatedly since. My favorite quesadilla. I like to mix sour cream and salsa in a small bowl and dip it.

Provided by iamscaredofflies

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 flour tortillas
1 ½ pounds sliced ham
3 (8 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Toast one side of a tortilla, 1 to 2 minutes. Lay 2 to 3 slices of ham on the other side of the griddle to heat through. Flip toasted tortilla over, sprinkle with mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend, layer with hot ham, spread with desired amount of salsa, sprinkle with desired amount of pineapple, and fold tortilla in half.
  • Turn quesadilla over and continue to cook until cheese is melted and tortilla has reached desired crispness, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut into wedges with a pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1749.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BRIE AND WALNUT QUESADILLAS WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



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Make and share this Brie and Walnut Quesadillas With Tropical Fruit Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup peeled and cored pineapple, 1/3-inch dice
1 cup peeled and pitted mango, 1/3-inch dice
1 cup peeled and seeded seeded papaya, 1/3-inch dice
1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/3-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 minced serrano chili, with seeds
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 lb chilled brie cheese, rind trimmed (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices)
24 fresh cilantro stems
1 cup maple candied walnuts
1 cup walnut halves
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • SALSA.
  • Toss all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover, chill.
  • QUESADILLAS.
  • Butter tortillas on one side; place buttered side down on large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Top half of each tortilla with cheese, cilantro and nuts.
  • Fold tortillas in half; press lightly.
  • Can be made one day ahead, cover, chill.
  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Working in batches, cook tortillas in heavy large skillet over medium heat until golden and cheese melts, about 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer to baking sheet. Keep warm in oven. Cut each into 3 wedges. Serve with salsa.
  • CANDIED MAPLE WALNUTS.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine walnuts and syrup in medium bowl; toss to coat.
  • Spread nuts on sheet and bake until browned and dry, stirring often, about 22 minutes.
  • Cool. Remove from foil. Coarsely chop nuts. Can be made 3 days ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1116.9, Fat 71, SaturatedFat 31, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 1518.4, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 22.2, Protein 38.6

CHEESE AND SALSA QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Cheese and Salsa Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Black Beans

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving
4 (9 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup canned black beans or 1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spread 2 tablespoons salsa on half of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup each of the beans and the cheese.
  • Fold tortillas over and press down lightly.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook tortillas, 2 at a time, pressing down lightly with the back of a metal spatula, for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted and cheese is melted (or place directly on barbecue grill over medium heat until lightly toasted on both sides).
  • Cut into wedges and serve warm with additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 1000.9, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15.6

CRISPY CHORIZO & CHEESE TACO-QUESADILLAS WITH SIMPLE SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY



Crispy Chorizo & Cheese Taco-Quesadillas With Simple Salsa Recipe by Tasty image

Cheese makes everything better! These cheesy griddled queso-tacos are going to be your new go-to recipe for any time of the week. This is a perfect recipe for substituting any protein or vegetable in place of the chorizo. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. You can buy chorizo or make your own by mixing together the spices and ground pork. Either will work great in this recipe! If you haven't had a habanada pepper, try one-they will change your life. Check out your local farmers' market and make this salsa this weekend.

Provided by Joe Sasto

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

chorizo, or use store-bought
3 tablespoons paprika
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 corn tortillas, preferably fresh
8 oz shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, queso Oaxaca, or cheddar
pickle, for serving
4 early girl tomatoes, quartered
8 habanada peppers, steam removed
10 cloves garlic
olive oil, for drizzling
kosher salt, to taste
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • If making the chorizo, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the paprika, cumin, ancho chile powder, chili powder, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, ground pork, vinegar, and garlic. Mix until well combined.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chorizo and cook until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and discard the excess fat.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the tortillas, then top with the chorizo.
  • Return the tortillas to the pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp, 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa: Coat the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic with olive oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast under the broiler for 5-10 minutes, until charred in spots.
  • Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender and purée until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and season with more salt to taste.
  • Serve the taco-quesadillas with salsa and pickles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to cook the chorizo until it is crispy and browned.
  • Don't overcook the quesadillas, or the cheese will become rubbery.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the chorizo and add more vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.

Conclusion:

These Cheese and Hominy Quesadillas with Tropical Salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a casual get-together. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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