BLUE CORN, MUSHROOM AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

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Blue Corn, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons/30 ml olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces porcini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A few sprigs of fresh cilantro or epazote
1 cup/250 ml harina de maiz azul (blue cornmeal)
1 cup/250 ml masa harina
1/2 teaspoon/2 ml salt
About 1 cup/250 ml warm water
1 cup/250 ml queso fresco
Salsa, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the porcinis: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and chiles and continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cilantro and set aside.
  • For the blue corn tortillas: In a bowl, mix the harina de maiz azul, masa harina and salt with the warm water using a wooden spoon until a dough is formed, about 2 minutes. Let stand, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 12 parts. Roll each part into a ball, keeping the balls you are not using in a plastic bag so that they don't dry out. (If the dough does get too dry, add a little extra water.)
  • Place a ball on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover it with another sheet. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand, and then finish rolling with a rolling pin, working quickly and lightly. Flip the package over and repeat until an approximately 6-inch circle is formed. Repeat with all the dough balls.
  • Preheat a flat griddle or pan to high heat.
  • Peel away the top layer of plastic wrap, flip the package over gently and peel away the other piece of plastic wrap. Transfer to the griddle.
  • Bake on the first side for about 30 seconds. Flip and bake on the second side for about 30 seconds. Flip once again. Remove from the griddle and keep warm.
  • To assemble, spread with a quarter of the cheese on 1 tortilla. Garnish with a quarter of the mushrooms and top with another tortilla. Place on the griddle, turn the heat down to medium-high and press down gently. Cook until the cheese begins to melt. Flip the quesadilla, and heat for another minute. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve with salsa if desired.

Mercy Daniel
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These quesadillas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil when cooking them.


Maduranga Dilshan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting quesadilla recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The blue corn tortillas add a unique flavor and texture, and the mushroom and cheese filling is perfectly cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be ma


mk kuddus
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Okay.


Z3RO ARMOR
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These quesadillas are the perfect comfort food! The blue corn tortillas are so flavorful, and the mushroom and cheese filling is rich and satisfying. I love to serve them with salsa and sour cream.


Alonna Carter
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit! The blue corn tortillas make them extra special, and the mushroom and cheese filling is always gooey and delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


Abdullah Al Mahdi
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Not bad!


Baraka Mahenge
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Quesadillas are my go-to easy meal, and this recipe is one of my favorites! The blue corn tortillas add a nice flavor and texture, and the mushroom and cheese filling is always a winner. I also love that I can make these quesadillas in advance and fr


Bilal Nadan
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The blue corn tortillas were a nice touch, and the cheese and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again!


Sheila Surla
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! The blue corn tortillas were a great choice and the mushroom and cheese filling was perfect. I will definitely be making these again soon!


Azande Mothabeng
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Meh.


Rehman Sheikh
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Quesadillas are always an easy and delicious meal, and these blue corn mushroom and cheese quesadillas are no exception! The blue corn tortillas add a unique flavor and texture, and the mushroom and cheese filling is perfectly cheesy and flavorful. I


Ella Petersen
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I thought these quesadillas were just okay. The blue corn tortillas were a bit too dry for my taste, and the mushroom and cheese filling was a bit bland. I added some salsa and sour cream, which helped to improve the flavor.


Vincent Thompson
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! The blue corn tortillas were a nice change from the usual white or yellow tortillas, and the mushroom and cheese filling was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making these again!