Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our 20-Minute Cheesy Elote Quesadilla, a quick and satisfying dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your kitchen. With gooey cheese, sweet grilled corn, and a zesty cumin lime crema, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Crisp on the outside and bursting with flavor inside, each bite is a delightful fiesta for your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup grilled corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Make the cumin lime crema: In a bowl, mix sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chopped cilantro, and cumin until smooth.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Place one tortilla in the skillet; sprinkle half with cheese, add corn, drizzle with cumin, and fold.
- Cook until golden: Cook for about 3 minutes on one side; flip and cook for another 3 minutes until crispy.
- Slice & serve: Cut into triangles and serve warm with cumin lime crema drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg