Description
Cheesy Elote Quesadillas are a perfect blend of crispy tortillas, sweet corn, and gooey melted cheese that come together in just 20 minutes. This delightful dish is ideal for any occasion, from casual family dinners to lively game nights. The vibrant flavors of cumin and lime elevate the experience, making each bite a celebration of taste. Serve these quesadillas warm with sour cream or your favorite salsa for an irresistible treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook corn for about 5-7 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix cooked corn with cheeses, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice until well combined.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, add a generous amount of filling on one half, and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg