Chorizo and Jalapeno Quesadillas

This is one of my favorite recipes lately. The chorizo sausage and roasted jalapenos blend perfectly with the red chili sauce. I could (and have been) eating these every day!! They also reheat very well in just a couple of minutes. You can ease up on the jalapenos if you don't like the food so spicy, but I wouldn't...

40 minutes Cook Time
8 Serves
5
Reviews (4)
40 minutes Cook Time
8 Serves
5
Reviews (4)

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Roast the jalapenos over the flame on your oven (or under the broiler) until the skin is blackened, but the peppers aren't burned.
  • Transfer them to a sealable container or a Ziploc bag and let rest for about 15 minutes.
  • Next, slice the Chorizo, then chop the onions into thin strips.
  • In a heavy skillet, cook the sausage, onions, cumin in the tbls of oil over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Grate the cheese and mix thoroughly, then put in a covered container and keep in the refrigerator so as it doesn't get gummy.
  • Remove the jalapenos from the container, peel the skin off with your fingers, keep a bowl of water handy for rinsing the blackened skin from your fingers.
  • DO NOT skin the peppers under running water as this washes the tasty oils and the roasted flavor from the pepper.
  • Slice into thin strips and set aside.
  • Assemble the quesadillas by laying out 4 tortillas and coat with 2 tbls of the red chili sauce (another recipe).
  • Spread the chorizo sausage evenly over the tortillas followed by the cheese and the jalapeno strips.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 tbls chopped cilantro per tortilla.
  • In the heavy skillet, drizzle a small amount of oil then warm over medium heat until hot.
  • Transfer the quesadilla to the skillet and place another tortilla on top of it, very lightly brushing it with vegetable oil.
  • Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla, (I like to place a large plate on top of the quesadilla and then quickly invert the skillet...careful!).
  • Repeat with each until finished.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa, sour cream or just as they are.
  • Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size 1 Serving (399g)
Total Calories 1286
Calories from Fat 572
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63.55 mg
Saturated Fat 24.52 mg 123 %
Trans Fat 3.11 mg
Cholesterol 110.71 mg 34 %
Total Carbohydrate 127.77 mg 38 %
Dietary Fiber 8.27 mg 33 %
Protein 48.07 mg 69 %
Potassium 727.83 mg
Sugars 119.5 mg
* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. NutritionData.com

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Reviews

chefhoward76

"Boy-oh-boy! This is a really good quesadilla. I used a spicy Spanish Chorizo. Loved the combination of Gouda and White Cheddar cheeses. I think some chipotle chili powder would make a great addition."

kieron2020

"This was the best quesadilla I've ever had!! I also made it with the chili sauce that is linked to this recipe. Right about the sauce taking a while to make, but it was fun and it made the dish. Here's a medal for this AND a medal for the Colorado sauce!!!"

zbigeater

"This looks and sounds so good, I love spicey mexican food, my sis and I ran a mexican cafe in Florida in the early 90's. This quesadilla is right on, I thnk we cook similar, if I had a medal I would give you one, you are first on my list for next month. Keep those great recipes coming."

thetitan99

"These are spicy, but boy, I love'm!! I hope you do too!! I'd like to try them with monterey jack cheese, but I'm stuck in a place where they think monterey jack is some dude from a place called monterey. [I posted this recipe.]"

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