Best 5 Cowboy Quesadilla Aka Tex Mex Quesadilla Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of the Wild West with the Cowboy Quesadilla, a delectable Tex-Mex fusion that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the hearty spirit of the American cowboy. This mouthwatering dish features a crispy tortilla enveloping a flavorful filling of tender chicken or beef, sautéed bell peppers and onions, a blend of Mexican spices, and a generous helping of melted cheese. Served with an array of zesty salsas, guacamole, and sour cream, the Cowboy Quesadilla is a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more. Additionally, the article provides a vegetarian-friendly alternative, the Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla, which offers a delicious plant-based option packed with protein and flavor. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your personal preferences, making them perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or a fun-filled Tex-Mex fiesta.

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COWBOY QUESADILLAS



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Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, green chilies and onions to make Cowboy Quesadillas! With Cowboy Quesadillas, your favorite cheesy tortilla dish just got an extra dose of Tex-Mex flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
4 green onions, cut into thin slices
6 flour tortillas (10 inch)

Steps:

  • Combine VELVEETA and RO*TEL in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 3 min. Stir in chicken and onions.
  • Heat large heavy nonstick skillet on medium heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto half of 1 tortilla; fold in half. Add to skillet; cook 1 min. on each side or until quesadilla is golden brown on both sides. Remove quesadilla from skillet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

COWBOY CAVIAR QUESADILLAS



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Cowboy caviar is a wonderful appetizer on its own, which I often serve with tortilla chips in place of salsa. But when combined in a cheesy quesadilla ... it's next level!

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the grill
2 to 3 ears fresh corn, husked
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 avocados, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped or 1/2 container cherry tomatoes, quartered
2/3 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Safflower oil or other neutral oil with a high smoke point, for frying
2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the cowboy caviar: Preheat a grill pan over high heat or prepare a grill for high heat and oil the grill grates. Place the corn on the grill pan or grill and cook, turning, until charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut off the kernels and put in a medium bowl. Add the black beans, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes and scallions.
  • Put the lime juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and whisk together. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until coated. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  • For quesadillas: Lay the tortillas on a work surface. Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Flip and top one side of each tortilla in this order: 1/4 cup cheese, a healthy helping of cowboy caviar and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the tortillas over the filling and gently press.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, cook the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortilla is lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with more cowboy caviar. Enjoy!

RIB-EYE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Two 2-inch-thick rib-eye steaks
4 fresh poblano chiles
4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
12 flour tortillas
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
6 tablespoons butter, for frying
Pico de gallo, for serving, optional
Salsa, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the steak and marinade: Add the orange juice, soy sauce, cumin, salt, garlic, lemon juice, chipotle, 1/2 cup of the olive oil and some black pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth and combined.
  • Put the steaks into a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the steaks to ensure they are totally coated. Marinate, refrigerated, for as long as it takes to roast the chiles and get the other ingredients ready for the quesadillas.
  • For the roasted poblano chiles: Roast the chiles by using metal tongs to hold them one-by-one over the flame of your stovetop until the skin is totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broiler.) When totally blackened, place the chiles in a large resealable plastic bag and seal the bag to allow them to sweat for a good 20 minutes. Then use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skin. Slice the chiles in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and membranes, then slice into strips.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a grill pan over high heat. Remove the steaks from the marinade and turn the heat to medium low. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes each side for medium rare. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • For the quesadillas: Build the quesadillas by laying some cheese on 6 of the tortillas, then some slices of steak and some of the poblano chile strips. Sprinkle with the tomato and onion. Top with a little more grated cheese and then place the remaining tortillas on top.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a clean skillet over medium heat and lay a quesadilla in the skillet. Cook until golden on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • To serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and top with pico de gallo and salsa if desired.

COWBOY QUESADILLA AKA TEX-MEX QUESADILLA



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Via Delish.com with minor changes and a few additions. If you wish, fresh chilies (jalapeno, habanero, etc.) can replace the hot sauce.

Provided by C G

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 flour tortillas
butter, for frying or a mixture of butter and olive oil
1 c shredded cheese (i used a mixture of cotija, extra sharp cheddar and monterey jack)
TEXAS CAVIAR:
15 oz black eyed peas (if using canned beans rinse well and drain)
1 c corn kernels (you can use raw corn kernels, roast the kernels first or use frozen out of season)
1 small red bell pepper, minced or diced small
1/2 medium red onion, diced small
1/2-1 c loosely packed fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 c tomato, diced small
2-3 Tbsp celery, diced small or minced
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 Tbsp corn oil or olive oil
1 pinch ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
hot pepper sauce, to taste (i used tabasco™ chipotle sauce)

Steps:

  • 1. TEXAS CAVIAR: Combine all ingredients in non-reactive bowl. Marinate for 1 hour covered and at room temperature.
  • 2. QUESADILLAS: Melt the butter on medium heat in skillet. Place 1-2 tortilla in pan (depends on how big the pan is but don't crowd!) Add some cheese and a spoonful (Tip: use a SLOTTED spoon!) of the Texas caviar on one half of the tortilla. Fold the other side of the tortilla over the caviar.
  • 3. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is soft and melt-y.

TEX MEX QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Tex Mex Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 whole wheat tortillas (9-inch)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup drained canned corn
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup drained canned black beans, rinsed
1 cup salsa
1 cup tex mex light shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Cover half of each of tortilla with remaining ingredients; fold in half,.
  • Cook,1 quesadilla at a time, in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until quesadilla is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted. So-o-o-o Good!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 1293.3, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 31.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack are great melting cheeses that will give your quesadilla a gooey, stretchy center.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings, such as grilled chicken, steak, or vegetables. You can also add beans, salsa, or guacamole to taste.
  • Cook your quesadilla until it's golden brown and crispy: This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the tortilla is cooked through.
  • Serve your quesadilla with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo are all great options.

Conclusion:

Cowboy quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give cowboy quesadillas a try.

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