BLUE CORN, MUSHROOM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

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Blue Corn, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons/30 ml olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces porcini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A few sprigs of fresh cilantro or epazote
1 cup/250 ml harina de maiz azul (blue cornmeal)
1 cup/250 ml masa harina
1/2 teaspoon/2 ml salt
About 1 cup/250 ml warm water
1 cup/250 ml queso fresco
Salsa, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the porcinis: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and chiles and continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cilantro and set aside.
  • For the blue corn tortillas: In a bowl, mix the harina de maiz azul, masa harina and salt with the warm water using a wooden spoon until a dough is formed, about 2 minutes. Let stand, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 12 parts. Roll each part into a ball, keeping the balls you are not using in a plastic bag so that they don't dry out. (If the dough does get too dry, add a little extra water.)
  • Place a ball on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover it with another sheet. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand, and then finish rolling with a rolling pin, working quickly and lightly. Flip the package over and repeat until an approximately 6-inch circle is formed. Repeat with all the dough balls.
  • Preheat a flat griddle or pan to high heat.
  • Peel away the top layer of plastic wrap, flip the package over gently and peel away the other piece of plastic wrap. Transfer to the griddle.
  • Bake on the first side for about 30 seconds. Flip and bake on the second side for about 30 seconds. Flip once again. Remove from the griddle and keep warm.
  • To assemble, spread with a quarter of the cheese on 1 tortilla. Garnish with a quarter of the mushrooms and top with another tortilla. Place on the griddle, turn the heat down to medium-high and press down gently. Cook until the cheese begins to melt. Flip the quesadilla, and heat for another minute. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve with salsa if desired.

Ionut Olaru
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Overall, I thought these quesadillas were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Wase Abu
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These quesadillas were a bit too bland for my taste, but they had potential. I think I would add some more seasoning next time.


Peace Ogunniyi
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These quesadillas were a good starting point, but I think they could be improved with a few tweaks.


Niloy Ahmed Sabbir
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I would make these quesadillas again, but I would make a few changes. I would use flour tortillas instead of blue corn tortillas, and I would cook the mushrooms for a few minutes longer.


Shoaib Ilyas
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Overall, I thought these quesadillas were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't great either.


Hi Dear
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These quesadillas were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Ndidzulafhi Ramudzuli
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The mushrooms were a bit undercooked for my taste. I think I would cook them for a few minutes longer next time.


Shacori Bates
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time.


Zellick Dede
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The blue corn tortillas were too thick for my taste. I think I would use flour tortillas next time.


Nsubuga Francisi
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These quesadillas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning next time.


Zibuse L. Kunene
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste great.


Granwell Bakang
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These quesadillas were a great way to get my kids to eat mushrooms. They loved the cheesy flavor.


rs shihab
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I love the way the mushrooms and cheese melted together in these quesadillas. They were so flavorful.


English teacher
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These quesadillas were delicious! The blue corn tortillas were a nice change from the usual flour tortillas.


Abam Clarckson
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Fariya Tabassum Naimo
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These quesadillas were a great way to use up some leftover mushrooms. They were quick and easy to make, and they were delicious.


Jovian Wallace
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These were so good! I've never had blue corn tortillas before, but they were amazing. The quesadillas were easy to make and very flavorful.


Atuko Patricia
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Loved the combination of flavors in these quesadillas. The blue corn tortillas were a great choice and the mushrooms and cheese were cooked perfectly.


Riyad Hosan
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a variety of mushrooms and cheeses, and they all worked well. The blue corn tortillas were a nice touch.


Ibrahim Rana
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These quesadillas were a hit! The blue corn tortillas added a unique flavor and the mushrooms and cheese were perfectly melted. I will definitely be making these again.