Best 7 Chorizo Quesadillas With Easy Homemade Salsa Recipes

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Chorizo quesadillas with easy homemade salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of savory chorizo, melted cheese, and fresh salsa is sure to please everyone at the table. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious dish, including instructions on how to make your own homemade salsa. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

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

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

HOMEMADE CHORIZO, REFRIED BEAN AND CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS



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Season ground pork with the flavors of chorizo sausage and tuck it into a bean-and-cheese quesadilla.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon lard
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Kosher salt
Four 10-inch (burrito size) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup refried beans
1 jalapeno, chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Guacamole, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the lard in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ground pork, ancho powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, clove and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until brown, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup Cheddar. Add 1/4 of the chorizo, 1/4 of the beans and some jalapeno. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream.

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.

BEEF QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA



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These easy, cheesy steak quesadillas are packed with beef and topped with pineapple salsa. And because it's a little sweet and not too spicy, they are very kid friendly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (4-1/2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
SALSA:
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute steak in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. , Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over one side of each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup beef and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over. , In another large skillet, cook two quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas and oil. Cut into wedges., In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; serve with quesadillas. Cover and refrigerate remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 33g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1067mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHORIZO QUESADILLA



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I use my (recipe #290716) recipe for this but packaged chorizo or even left over taco meat will work great in this. All measurements are approximate and you should adjust according to your tastes and what you have on hand.

Provided by Cuistot

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chorizo sausage, cooked
2 cups pinto beans, cooked
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon beef bouillon
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Mix everything but the tortillas together in a large bowl.
  • heat oil or butter in a large pan.
  • spread a thin layer of bean mixture over half of tortilla.
  • fold in half and brown on each side.
  • cut into wedges.
  • we really like this served with (Recipe #161522) on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.3, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 958.9, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 15.6

SOUTHWESTERN CHORIZO QUESADILLAS



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posted for ZWT 2006, this is from the Food Network site and sounds pretty darn good. Chorizo is used in a lot of Southwestern cooking as well as the cooking of Spain. It's one of my favorite sausages to use.

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded monterey monterey jack pepper cheese or 2 cups smoked cheddar cheese
1/2 lb chorizo sausage or 1/2 lb andouille sausage, casing removed and finely chopped
2 scallions, chopped (green onions)
3 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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 tomatoes, onion, cilantro and salt in a small bowl and spoon over wedges of quesadilla, as you snack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.8, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 1732.7, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 37.7

PORK QUESADILLAS WITH FRESH SALSA



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I threw this together one night when I was in the mood for quesadillas but didn't feel like going out. The homemade salsa is so fresh and wonderful, you'll absolutely want to double the recipe. -Adam Gaylord, Natick, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (3/4 cup salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each small green, sweet red and orange peppers, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
3/4 pound thinly sliced cooked pork (about 3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALSA:
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
QUESADILLAS:
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook 4-5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pork, salt and pepper; heat through. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. , Place tortillas on a griddle. Layer one-half of each tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 cup pork mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese; fold other half over filling., Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadillas; cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat to prevent the tortillas from burning.
  • Top the quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately, while they're still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Chorizo quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for a party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chorizo quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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