Best Quesadillas Recipes 🧾

Veggie and Chorizo Quesadillas

Veggie and Chorizo Quesadillas combine spicy chorizo with sautéed vegetables and melty cheese for a crispy, flavor-packed meal that’s quick to whip up and perfect for any night of the week.

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1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces Mexican chorizo 

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 

3 cups fresh spinach 

8 flour tortillas (about 7 inches in diameter) 

8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend 

1 tablespoon butter 

Salsa, for serving 

Chicken, Chili, and Cheese Quesadillas

A chicken and chili party! When you’re frying your quesadillas, be sure to wipe out the skillet if the butter starts to get too brown. That way, it won’t burn

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Quesadillas:

12 corn tortillas, preferably white

6 ounces Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Colby cheese, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos

1 cup shredded cooked chicken (about 3 ounces) 

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Topping and Salsa:

1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)

1/4 small red onion

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Hot sauce such as chipotle or Mexican green chili sauce to taste (1/2 teaspoon)

Kosher salt

1 Hass avocado, halved, seeded and sliced 

Southwest Quesadilla with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

Elevate this cheesy tortilla with homemade lime-cilantro sour cream. It’s a fresh and tangy addition – perfect for spreading and dipping.

Homemade Chorizo, Refried Bean and Cheddar Quesadillas

Season ground pork with the flavors of chorizo sausage and tuck it into a bean-and-cheese quesadilla for a super-flavorful spin on a classic.

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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

Dessert Quesadilla

To satisfy your sweet tooth, fill tortillas with fresh strawberries and chocolate-hazelnut spread. Like crepes — but a whole lot easier!

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Four 8-inch flour tortillas, cut in half

1 large egg, beaten 

1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread

Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of fresh fruit such as banana, strawberry or plum or 8 marshmallows

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting