Stuffed Mexican Quesadillas Recipe | The Gracious Pantry (2024)

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What kind of cheese do Mexican restaurants use in their quesadillas? ›

Traditional Mexican cheeses like Oaxaca cheese or Chihuahua cheese are commonly used in quesadillas because they melt easily and have a mild, slightly salty flavor. Other cheese options include Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.

To get a folded-in-half tortilla to stick together without cheese, try eggs. Put the open tortilla in the pan, then pour a thin layer of beaten eggs on top. Cook slowly until the eggs start to solidify but are still wet on top. Then fold the tortilla in half.

Ultimate Quesadilla

This recipe is simple—seasoned ground beef + melty Monterey jack + avocado—so we highly recommend serving with guac, fresh salsa and sour cream to make it extra delicious.

Queso asadero is Mexican cheese that's great for melting. It is soft, white and creamy with a mild taste, and is often used to make pizzas, quesadillas and queso fundido.

Now that we know that a quesadilla = tortilla and filling cooked together simultaneously on the comal or fried in oil (with or without cheese) while a taco = tortilla heated separately from a filling which is added after (and sure, it can also have cheese), how do you choose between a taco and a quesadilla?

You might be wondering where this tasty treat called the quesadilla found its well-known name? Well, queso means cheese in Spanish, and Dilla means a slang term for a dude. So quesadilla translates into “cheese-dude.” This little cheese thing was originated in the northern and central Mexico back in the 16th century.

– Queso Oaxaca: One of the best types of cheese for melting on top or inside of Mexican dishes is Queso Oaxaca. It is the Mexican equivalent of mozzarella cheese. There is a reason that this is the most common cheese used inside the very popular quesadilla.

Aside from the cheese blend and jalapeno sauce you'll add into the center of the quesadilla, you can add other toppings as well. For extra veggies, some bell peppers, onions, and cabbage would taste great! And if you want extra protein, some black beans would pair really well with this too.

What white cheese goes in quesadillas? ›

Shredded cheese: I used shredded Monterey Jack cheese, but you can use your favorite melting cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, or any other favorite cheese. To make this using a more traditional Mexican cheese, use queso Oaxaca (quesillo), Chihuahua, or Asadero.

What is a Sincronizada? You're likely already familiar with a quesadilla, but this tortilla-based dish has specific qualities that make it unique. Its name – meaning synchronized – refers to 2 tortillas that are sandwiched together, rather than folded.

Once it's hot, lay in a tortilla and sprinkle with two tablespoons of the cheese mix, making sure you leave a decent border all around the edge. When the cheese begins to melt, add a few slices of chilli and a pinch of epazote (or oregano), and fold over the tortilla, pressing it down to help seal it.

You could set up a steamer, but much faster is to simply dip the tortilla in water and toss it straight on a hot surface. As the surface moisture evaporates, it steams the tortilla until it's soft all the way through. Meanwhile, the hot contact with the pan gives it some nice toasty browned spots.

The Cheese Quesadilla is a purist's meal: a simple flour tortilla, a hefty portion of melted three-cheese blend, creamy jalapeño sauce, and absolutely zero bells and whistles.

Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.