Best 6 Chorizo Potato Quesadillas Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Chorizo potato quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Filled with flavorful chorizo sausage, tender potatoes, and melted cheese, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHORIZO POTATO QUESADILLAS



Chorizo Potato Quesadillas image

This is a hearty meal, i double to have leftovers & serve with a nice green salad. Recipe from Canadian Living March 2001.

Provided by Luvfood

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -2 onion, chopped (to your liking)
1 cooked chorizo sausage, casing removed,&,diced
2 red potatoes, peeled &,diced
1 cup salsa (homemade best)
1/2 cup corn kernel
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
4 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cook onions& sausage in oil, in a skillet on medium-high heat for 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Add diced potatoes, cook for 5 mins or until golden, increase time by 7-10 mins if required.
  • Stir in salsa, corn, chopped coriander& salt.
  • Spoon 1 cup onto half of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, fold uncovered half over filling half.
  • Bake in oven at 350 until cheese melted or in skillet for a few mins on each side (i use oven).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.5, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 1838.3, Carbohydrate 91.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 28

CHORIZO-POTATO QUESADILLAS



Chorizo-Potato Quesadillas image

Use left-over baked potates for this tasty snack or appetizer. Don't overfill the quesadillas--they aren't tacos!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces mexican chorizo sausages (about 3)
1/2 lb potato, cooked and cut into small cubes
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, roughly chopped,to taste
salt
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
12 flour tortillas or 12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons melted butter
sour cream, to garnish
salsa, to garnish

Steps:

  • Remove skin from sausages and crumble into small skillet.
  • Cook over low heat until fat renders, taking care to avoid burning--about 5 minutes.
  • Drain off all but 3 tablespoons fat.
  • Add potatoes, chiles and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time,until potatoes begin to brown--about 8 minutes.
  • Brush one side of tortilla sparingly with butter.
  • Place on medium-hot flat griddle pan.
  • Spread with about 1/4 cup of filling and sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of cheese.
  • Top with second tortilla.
  • Brush top with butter.
  • When bottom begins to brown, flip over and cook the other side until cheese is melted.
  • Slip it onto a plate, slice and serve.

CHORIZO QUESADILLAS



Chorizo Quesadillas image

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



Veggie and Chorizo Quesadillas image

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.

SWEET POTATO & CHORIZO QUESADILLAS



Sweet potato & chorizo quesadillas image

Fill tortilla wraps with sweet potato, spicy Spanish sausage and feta cheese then finish on a griddle pan

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 sweet potatoes
small bunch coriander , chopped
200g block feta cheese , crumbled
8 flour tortillas
140g sliced chorizo (about 24 slices)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pierce the potatoes a few times each and put on a baking tray. Cook for 50 mins until really soft. Leave to cool slightly.
  • Scoop the sweet potato flesh out of the skins into a bowl. Mash with the coriander, season and gently fold through the feta. This can be done earlier in the day - cover and keep in the fridge. Heat a large griddle pan.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture over half of each tortilla, top with chorizo slices and fold the other side over. Cook on the hot griddle pan for 3 mins each side until golden. Cut each tortilla in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 103 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 3.4 milligram of sodium

POTATO AND SAUSAGE QUESADILLAS



Potato and Sausage Quesadillas image

Enjoy these cheesy potato and chorizo sausage quesadillas made using Betty Crocker® Potato Buds® mashed potatoes - a perfect Mexican-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed, chopped
1 cup hot milk
2/3 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 corn or flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed
10 slices Asadero, Chihuahua, Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  • In medium bowl, thoroughly stir hot milk, dry potatoes, onion, melted butter, parsley, garlic and salt until consistency of stiff mashed potatoes. Stir in chorizo.
  • Heat oil on griddle over medium-high heat. Place 2 tablespoons filling on half of each tortilla; top filling with 1 slice cheese. Fold each tortilla over onto filling. Heat on griddle, turning once, until cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the best-quality chorizo: Use a flavorful, well-seasoned chorizo for the best results.
  • Cook the chorizo thoroughly: This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from being greasy.
  • Use a good-quality cheese: A melting cheese like mozzarella or cheddar will work well in these quesadillas.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadillas: Too many ingredients will make them difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Chorizo potato quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for using up leftover chorizo and potatoes, and they can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you like them simple or loaded with cheese, vegetables, and salsa, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chorizo potato quesadillas a try!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #main-dish     #dietary

Related Topics