Herbaceous Mexican Huitlacoche Quesadillas with Epazote

Name: Herbaceous Mexican Huitlacoche Quesadillas with Epazote
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Huitlacoche; Onion; Garlic; Olive Oil; Epazote Leaves; Salt & Pepper; Corn Tortillas; Oaxaca Cheese; Butter or Oil; Tomatoes; Jalapeño; Lime Juice; Cilantro; Salt

A Taste of Traditional Mexican Flavors

Dive into the earthy, rich flavors of huitlacoche, accentuated with fresh epazote, nestled within a crispy quesadilla.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Huitlacoche Filling

Huitlacoche

2 cups fresh or canned huitlacoche

Onion

1 small onion, finely diced

Garlic

2 cloves garlic, minced

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Epazote Leaves

1 bunch, chopped

Salt & Pepper

To taste

For the Quesadillas

Corn Tortillas

Oaxaca Cheese

1 ½ cups, shredded

Butter or Oil

2 tablespoons for frying

For the Salsa

Tomatoes

2 medium, chopped

Jalapeño

1, seeded and minced

Lime Juice

1 lime, juiced

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Salt

To taste

Preparation

Preparing the Huitlacoche Filling

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

Cook Huitlacoche

Add huitlacoche and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Ensure the huitlacoche is fully cooked to avoid any raw, earthy flavors.

Add Epazote

Stir in chopped epazote leaves and remove from heat.

Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling to prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy.

Preparing the Salsa

Mix Ingredients

Combine chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.

Season

Season with salt to taste and mix well.

Cooking Process

Assembly

Place cheese and filling on half of each tortilla, fold over.

Cooking

Heat butter in a skillet and fry each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides.

Timing: Huitlacoche filling: 15 min; Frying quesadillas: 10 min. Heat Guide: Sautéing filling: Medium heat; Frying quesadillas: Medium-high heat.

Final Touch

Press lightly with a spatula while frying to ensure even cooking.

Plating & Serving