Street-Fusion Quesadilla
Street-fusion quesadilla - a unique blend of smoky and spicy flavors in a fusion street food appetizer that will transport you back to your favorite secret restaurant or Friday night tailgate.
Allergens
Wheat, Dairy, Egg (in tortillas)
Ingredients
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup cooked and seasoned carnitas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fire
- roasted corn
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Lay out half of the flour tortillas on a flat surface.
- Evenly distribute the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add a layer of cooked and seasoned carnitas, black beans, fire roasted corn, and cilantro on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the ingredients.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top of each assembly to create sandwiches.
- Transfer the quesadilla sandwiches to the preheated griddle or skillet and cook for 2 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
- Serve with sour cream, lime wedges, salsa, and enjoy!
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect street-fusion quesadillas is using high-quality ingredients and cooking them until they're crispy and golden brown.
Notes
Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings and flavors to make this recipe your own.