Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas
We love a great grilled cheese! The quesadilla is the Mexican take on it. Oaxacan cheese, also known as Asadero cheese, is the strictly authentic cheese to use, but mozzarella makes a good alternative.
Prepare 15 minutes
Cook 30-40 minutes
Serves 4
4 oz/115 g mozzarella cheese grated
4 oz/115 g Cheddar cheese grated
8 oz/225 g chorizo sausage outer casing removed or ham diced
4 scallions very finely chopped
2 fresh green chilies such as pompano seeded and very finely chopped
8 flour tortillas
salt and pepper
vegetable oil for brushing
lime wedges to garnish
1. Place the cheeses, chorizo, scallions, chilies, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl and mix together thoroughly
2. Divide the mixture between 4 flour tortillas, then top with the remaining tortillas.
3. Brush a large, nonstick or heavy-bottom skillet with oil and heat over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla and cook, pressing it down with a spatula for 4-5 minutes or until the underside is crisp and lightly browned. Turn over and cook the other side until the cheese is melting. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Cook the remaining quesadillas individually
4. Cut each quesadilla into quarters, arrange on a warmed serving plate, and serve, garnished with lime wedges.
