Food 02/04/2025 22:36

Quesadillas with Blue Corn Tortillas ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ’™

Servings: 4 (Makes about 8 quesadillas)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes


Ingredients

For the Blue Corn Tortillas:

  • 2 cups blue corn masa harina (masa flour)

  • 1ยผ cups warm water (adjust as needed)

  • ยฝ teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (or mozzarella/Monterey Jack)

  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)

  • Optional: sautรฉed mushrooms, cooked chorizo, beans, squash blossoms, epazote


Instructions

1. Make the Blue Corn Tortillas

  1. In a large bowl, mix blue corn masa harina and salt.

  2. Gradually add warm water, kneading until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms. (It should feel like soft Play-Doh.)

  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.

  4. Using a tortilla press (or rolling pin), flatten each ball between two sheets of plastic until about โ…›-inch thick.

2. Cook the Tortillas

  1. Heat a dry comal or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Cook each tortilla for 30โ€“40 seconds on one side, flip, cook for another 30 seconds, then flip again for a final 10โ€“15 seconds until puffed and lightly golden.

  3. Transfer to a clean towel to keep warm.

3. Assemble the Quesadillas

  1. Place a handful of shredded cheese on one half of each warm tortilla.

  2. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing lightly.

4. Cook the Quesadillas

  1. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Cook each quesadilla for 1โ€“2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, crema, or pickled onions.

  • Add extra fillings like mushrooms, chorizo, or beans for variety!


๐Ÿ’™ Blue corn tortillas add a unique, slightly nutty flavor and are packed with antioxidants! Would you like any variations? ๐Ÿ˜Š

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