Quesadillas de Huitlacoche

A traditional Mexican dish, these quesadillas are filled with huitlacoche, a type of corn fungus that is considered a delicacy in Mexico.
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Quesadillas de Huitlacoche

Ingredients - Serves 4

Let's Get Started

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the huitlacoche and epazote, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a separate pan over medium heat and add a bit of oil.
  5. Place a tortilla in the pan, add a spoonful of the huitlacoche mixture and some queso fresco, then top with another tortilla.
  6. Cook until the bottom tortilla is crispy, then flip and cook the other side.
  7. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  8. Serve the quesadillas hot, cut into wedges.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Main Course
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbs: 40g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Sugar: 5g