Best 6 Street Corn Quesadilla Recipes

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"Street corn quesadilla" is a delectable fusion dish that combines the flavors of Mexican street corn with the comfort of a quesadilla. This enticing recipe transforms the beloved Mexican treat, elote, into a delectable quesadilla filling, offering a unique and flavorful experience. The sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, and zesty chili powder blend harmoniously, creating a delightful combination that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its crispy tortilla exterior and flavorful filling, this quesadilla is an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

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CORN QUESADILLAS



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My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown bag lunches, so pack the salsa, too. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 teaspoon canola oil
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. To assemble, lightly brush the tops of two tortillas with 1/2 teaspoon oil; turn over. Top with cheese mixture and remaining tortillas. Brush tops with remaining oil., Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In two batches, cook quesadillas 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MEXICAN STREET CORN



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This is a nice flair for your traditional Mexican street corn.

Provided by Shejiladay

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ears corn, unhusked
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place corn, in husks, directly on the oven rack.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Peel down husks and rub each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each with Cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

STREET-MARKET FRIED QUESADILLAS



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A delightful combination of flavors like red pepper, corn, and chipotle mixed with roast beef hash make a perfect filling for these street-market style quesadillas, bringing our palates to the traditional food from the streets of Mexico. Crispy and delicious!

Provided by Jennifer Aleman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Mary Kitchen® Roast Beef Hash
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced, or more to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup salsa
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Cook and stir onions and red bell pepper until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn and serrano pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® Roast Beef Hash and chipotle pepper. Cook until the hash is heated and well mixed with the rest of the ingredients, about 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Heat tortillas in a skillet, turning once, until they are soft and can be folded without breaking.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the hash filling and 1 1/2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half. Fry in vegetable oil until quesadillas are golden and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Mix cilantro and onions together in a small bowl.
  • Serve the quesadillas with salsa, sour cream, onions, and cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1067 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MEXICAN STREET CORN QUESADILLAS



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Enjoy these corn quesadillas made with four cheeses, avocado, chiles & more. Mexican Street Corn Quesadillas taste great made with roasted corn on the cob.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/4 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1/2 tsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided
6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 avocado, chopped

Steps:

  • Use sharp knife to cut kernels off each corn cob. (You should have about 1-1/2 cups corn kernels.)
  • Combine cheeses, mayo, green chiles, chili powder, 2 Tbsp. cilantro and 1 cup corn.
  • Spoon onto tortillas, adding about 1/4 cup cheese mixture to each tortilla; fold in half.
  • Spray grill pan with cooking spray; heat on medium heat. Add 3 quesadillas; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until filling is heated through and quesadillas are lightly browned on both sides. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  • Combine avocados with remaining corn and cilantro. Cut each quesadilla in half. Serve topped with avocado mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

CORN QUESADILLAS



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This delicious vegetarian quesadilla recipe is from the cookbook Everyday Greens. The roasted poblanos really make it special.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups corn kernels (cut from 2 to 3 ears)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 scallion, thinly sliced on diagonal
1/4 cup water
oil, for pan
6 large flour tortillas, fresh if possible
1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 roasted poblano chiles, diced
guacamole
Mexican crema (or creme fraiche)
1 sprig cilantro
salsa

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan and add corn, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
  • Add scallion and water, cover and cook until corn is tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle and add just enough oil to coat.
  • Place 1 tortilla in pan and heat 30 seconds until soft, flip and heat other side.
  • Repeat to heat all tortillas, adding oil to pan as needed.
  • Keep them warm by covering with clean kitchen towels.
  • Spread 1/3 cup corn mixture on half of each tortilla; follow with cheese and cilantro, distributing evenly over corn.
  • Top each with diced chiles.
  • Fold tortilla over filling.
  • Heat skillet, adding oil as needed, and place 1 or 2 quesadillas in pan.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, turning when crisp and golden to cook other side.
  • Serve whole or cut in wedges.
  • Garnish and serve with guacamole, crema, cilantro sprigs and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.5, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 1033, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 21.5

CORN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Broil     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Corn     Jalapeño     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as a first course or 6 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 6

eight 7- to 8-inch or four 10-inch flour tortillas (or store bought)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 1/2 pound)
1 cup cooked corn
2 fresh or pickled jalapeño chilies, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
guacamole and tomato salsa as accompaniments

Steps:

  • Arrange half the tortillas in one layer on a large baking sheet and brush them lightly with some of the butter. Turn the tortillas over, divide the Monterey Jack, the corn, and the chilies evenly among them, and top the mixture with the remaining tortillas. Brush the tops lightly with some of the remaining butter and broil the quesadillas under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat for 1 minute, or until the tops are golden and crisp. Turn the quesadillas carefully with a spatula, brush the tops lightly with the remaining butter, and broil the quesadillas for 1 minute more, or until the tops are golden and crisp. Serve the quesadillas, cut into wedges, with the guacamole and the salsa.

Tips:

  • For the most flavorful corn, use fresh corn on the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be sure to cook the corn until it is tender, but not mushy. You want it to retain some of its crunch.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a gooey, flavorful filling. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella are all good options.
  • Don't be afraid to add other ingredients to your quesadilla, such as black beans, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.
  • Serve your quesadilla with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Street corn quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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