Best 6 Chorizo Goat Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the bold taste of chorizo with the tangy creaminess of goat cheese? Look no further than chorizo goat cheese quesadillas! This mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring a crispy tortilla filled with a savory mixture of cooked chorizo, creamy goat cheese, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a delightful snack, chorizo goat cheese quesadillas are sure to hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stovetop or grill, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable dish!

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CHORIZO QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large (12-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey pepper Jack or smoked Cheddar
1/2 pound chorizo or andouille, casing removed and finely chopped
2 scallions, chopped
3 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
Handful cilantro, finely chopped
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle pan to high heat. Blister a flour tortilla for 20 seconds, flip. Cover half the tortilla surface with shredded cheese, bits of chorizo or andouille, and chopped scallions. Fold the tortilla in half and cook a minute longer, 30 seconds on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula. Cut quesadillas into 4 wedges and top with salsa.
  • For salsa, combine ingredients in a small bowl and spoon over wedges of quesadilla, as you snack.

VEGGIE AND CHORIZO QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces Mexican chorizo
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups fresh spinach
8 flour tortillas (about 7 inches in diameter)
8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon butter
Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until aromatic and browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and toss until wilted. Cool slightly.
  • Lay out 4 of the tortillas and sprinkle with half of the cheese (about 1/4 cup per tortilla). Divide the chorizo mixture among them, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas.
  • Wipe the skillet clean and melt the butter over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer 2 of the quesadillas to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and melty, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board. Cook the remaining 2 quesadillas. Cut each into 4 pieces and serve with salsa.

GOAT CHEESE 'N' VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



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The roasted veggies and goat cheese make this an elegant party food. We love to top them with our favorite salsa for an extra kick! -Sara Longworth of Philadelphia, Pennslvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small eggplant, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, lemon juice, chili powder and cayenne; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Stir in cilantro. , Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese over one side of each tortilla. Place two tortillas, plain side down, on an ungreased baking sheet; spread each with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture. Top each with another tortilla. Repeat. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHORIZO AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Meat

Time 23m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces bulk chorizo sausages or 8 ounces mild Italian sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
vegetable-flavored tortillas or plain flour tortilla
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, and (Mexican farmer cheese, 4 oz.) or 1 cup queso fresco (Mexican farmer cheese, 4 oz.)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutritional facts per serving.
  • calories: 232, total fat: 14g, saturated fat: 6g, cholesterol: 32mg, sodium: 346mg, carbohydrate: 15g, fiber: 1g, protein: 10g, vitamin C: 4%.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 65.4, Sodium 817.2, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 18.1

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



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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

CHORIZO AND MANCHEGO CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Rumor has it that the second Zaar World Tour is starting soon and I'm quickly trying to post recipes in preparation for the next international eat-a-thon (Hee hee). Not sure if you would consider this more Spanish or Mexican. For those not familiar, Manchego cheese is a golden sheep's milk cheese native to Spain which comes in three forms based on aging. For this recipe, the two younger varieties would work best. Be sure to use a cured (not fresh) chorizo. You can make these using full sized tortillas or on tiny ones for a delicious appetizer. (10/18: I have updated the directions to make this a bit clearer.)

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick
10 ounces cured chorizo sausage, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices
12 ounces manchego cheese, thinly sliced
10 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To prepare the onions, lightly brush them with the teaspoon of olive oil. Cook on a grill pan or indoor grill for one or two minutes until the onions have started getting a little soft and have a few grill marks. Remove from grill and break slices into rings.
  • To prepare the chorizo, place a skillet over medium high heat until hot, not smoking. Add the chorizo and cook about 1 minute on each side. Drain the sausage on a paper towel to remove the excess grease.
  • To assemble the quesadilla, start the tortilla that will become the bottom. Top with a tenth of the cheese. Sprinkle with 1/5 of the onions, then the sausage. Cover that with another tenth of the cheese and top with another tortilla.
  • Repeat step 3 with the next 8 tortilla to assemble a total of 5 quesadillas.
  • To cook the quesadillas, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush lightly with some of the tablespoon of olive oil. Place quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2 or three minutes until bottom tortilla is browned and the cheese on bottom has melted and begun to dribble. Flip the quesadilla and continue to cook an additional 2 or three minutes.
  • Remove quesadilla to plate, cover with clean cloth and place in oven while preparing the others. Before serving cut in halves or quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010.4, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 2151.1, Carbohydrate 120.4, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 32.8

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chorizo and goat cheese into small pieces. This will help them melt evenly in the quesadilla.
  • If you don't have a griddle, you can use a large skillet instead. Just make sure it's heated over medium heat so that the quesadillas don't burn.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the quesadillas. Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Chorizo and goat cheese quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They're great for a quick lunch or dinner, or as a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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