CHORIZO-POTATO QUESADILLAS

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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.

Cathy Shannon
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These quesadillas are the bomb! I added some sour cream and salsa and it took them to the next level.


Ashley Hahn
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Chorizo and potato quesadillas are so yummy! It's a great idea to add some chopped cilantro for freshness.


waleed al ismaily
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Lisa Uche Okoro
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These quesadillas were really easy to make, but they didn't have a lot of flavor.


Mr Momin Kabir
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I thought these quesadillas were just okay. I think I would have liked them better with a different type of cheese.


Rino Engdal
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These quesadillas were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Kaleb Tesfaye
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I made these quesadillas with sweet potato instead of regular potato and they were delicious!


Johnathan Yang
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These quesadillas are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, flavorful, and so easy to make.


Mohamed Qopatee
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I've made these quesadillas several times and they're always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Shani Bronkhorst
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Yum!


Md Rifat Khan
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These quesadillas are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use different types of chorizo and potatoes to change up the flavor profile.


Nazish Mubashir
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy edges.


Collins Jockson
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The combination of chorizo, potatoes, and cheese was delicious, and the tortillas were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.