A GOOD QUESO THE QUESADILLAS!

Mexican Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a great example of traditional Mexican cuisine. These are prepared with warm flour tortillas either with or without oil and inside is a delectable array of toppings. Its signature topping is cheese that is heated and melted and can have other ingredients such as meat, peppers, and various vegetables added to it for a savory and tasty effect.

Like many other foods that we may know of coming from Mexico and Central America, Quesadillas were actually a concept that entered this region from the Spaniards. It all began in 1521 when the Spanish invaded Mexico. When they voyaged here from Europe they brought along with them a new variety of livestock such as cows, pigs, and sheep. With cows came the introduction to dairy products which furthermore lead to the fundamental ingredient of Quesadillas, cheese.

Mexico at the time was already known harvesting a variety of crops which included beans, avocados, corn, squash, and tomatoes. By combining the Spaniards dairy and meat products with the Mexicans crops they were able to create this succulent dish we now know as Quesadillas. It’s quick dining that’s pungent flavors will surely fill you up.

Recipe:

Time: 20-25 minutes

Yield: 1-2 Serving

Ingredients:

Tortillas

Cotija Cheese

Sour Cream

Salsa Verde

Lettuce/ Cabbage

Instructions:

1. Heat up as your tortillas on the stove to make sure they are warm and well cooked. Be sure to constantly flip the tortilla so that the fire is evenly distributed throughout.

2. Take your sour cream and distribute it all over the inside of the tortilla. Be cautious not to put too much or too little.

3. Sprinkle your Cotija Cheese all over your sour cream that you just added to your tortillas. Once you sprinkle as much to your liking close the tortilla.

4. Take more of the sour cream and distribute it now on the outside of the tortilla.

5. Sprinkle cheese on top of this sour cream.

6. Place your lettuce or cabbage on top of your cream and cheese.

7. To top it off add the Salsa Verde to give it a strong yet subtle spicy kick.

8. Enjoy!