CHORIZO QUESADILLAS WITH EASY HOMEMADE SALSA

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Chorizo Quesadillas with Easy Homemade Salsa image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more
3 fresh Mexican chorizo sausages, casings removed (about 1 pound)
Four 10-inch flour tortillas
2 cups grated Pepper Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
Easy Homemade Salsa, recipe follows
1 tablespoon butter
Sour cream, for serving
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters, seeds removed
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 jalapeno, seeds removed, quartered
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 red onion, cut into chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add some oil to the skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and crumbly, about 7 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan to a paper-towel-lined sheet tray to drain off some of the grease.
  • To assemble the quesadillas, sprinkle each tortilla with 1/2 cup sausage, 1/2 cup cheese, some beans and Easy Homemade Salsa. Fold the tortilla over to close.
  • Heat a cast-iron double-burner griddle over medium-high heat. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Once the butter is melted and foamy, carefully add the quesadillas to the pan and cook on both sides until golden brown and cheese is fully melted, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with sour cream.
  • Add the cilantro, tomatoes, garlic, jalapenos, lime juice, onion and some salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until blended together. You want the salsa to still maintain some texture but be much smoother than if chopping by hand.

Star Faux
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I'm definitely going to make these quesadillas again.


Aya
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These quesadillas are perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.


Ugochinyere Vincent
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I made these quesadillas for my kids and they loved them.


H/B Writer
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chorizo.


Santa Buchanan
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I used ground beef instead of chorizo, and they turned out great.


Tonyteeto Williams
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These quesadillas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


JAWAD Rajput
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my quesadillas fell apart when I tried to flip them.


Daniella Cruz
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These quesadillas are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Kiberu Travour
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The salsa was a bit bland for my taste, so I added some chopped cilantro and lime juice.


Jetmir Tocilla
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I added some black beans and corn to my quesadillas for extra flavor and texture.


Hiba Elahi
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These quesadillas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Suter Emon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my quesadillas didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Thapelo Kutoane
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The salsa was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the quesadillas themselves were great.


Sthembile Minenhle
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these quesadillas were surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and delicious.


Sara Antoun
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The quesadillas were easy to make and tasted amazing. I especially liked the combination of chorizo and cheese.


DEEPU Ff
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I used pre-made salsa for this recipe, and it turned out great. I can't wait to try it with homemade salsa next time.


Edward Juarez
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Chorizo quesadillas are my new favorite comfort food. The salsa is the perfect complement to the spicy chorizo.


M simmons
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These quesadillas were a hit at my party! The chorizo and salsa were both flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.