Are corn tortillas good for quesadillas?

We always use corn tortillas for tacos. However, the pliability of wheat tortillas is required to hold the cheese and filling together in quesadillas. It must be able to resist the flip (more on that below). It's easier to flip a half-moon quesadilla than a quesadilla constructed with two tortillas.

What kind of tortilla is used for quesadillas?

Corn tortillas: Quesadillas are traditionally cooked in Mexico with corn tortillas rather than wheat flour tortillas with melted white cheese. Because of our proximity to the Sonoran region of northern Mexico, quesadillas are more commonly made with flour tortillas in the United States.

What tastes better flour or corn tortillas?

Yes, it's familiar, but it's flavorless. A maize tortilla isn't always tastier than a flour tortilla on its own, but when coupled with other components, the corn tortilla's flavor emerges as its own distinct and intense flavor.

What is the best way to use corn tortillas?

There are a plethora of things you can do with your corn tortilla chips once they've been fried or baked. Use nacho cheese and guacamole to coat them, or dip them in hot salsa. Make a Mexican soup with them, or use them as a crunchy enchilada topper!

What's the difference between tacos and quesadillas?

A quesadilla is a folded tortilla with any filling inside in Mexcio City. Tacos are tortillas stuffed with whatever you choose. The entire dish isn't grilled or fried like a quesadilla.

Easy 15 Minutes Corn Tortilla Quesadillas Recipe! (Crispy Delicious)

Description

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas blend corn tortillas’ amazing texture with melted cheese and your favorite quesadilla ingredients! Serve with salsas, guacamole, or sour cream for a cheesy snack, appetizer, or quick supper the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients

Scale

8 corn tortillas (yellow or white corn tortillas)
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (12 ounces – or use your favorite cheeses)
½ tablespoon butter (for frying)

Instructions

Preheat a medium or large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet after melting the first cube of butter. Once the tortilla is hot, add 12 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese and fold it in half over the cheese. Using a second tortilla, repeat the process.
Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the tortilla has turned golden and the cheese has started to melt. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes on the other side, until browned and the cheese is completely melted. *At this point, the edges will begin to sear. It’s also worth noting that the tortillas don’t get very crispy.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a platter. Rep with the rest of the quesadillas.
Cut the quesadillas in half and serve with salsa of your choice.

Notes

None

Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
Method: Pan fry
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 337kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 339mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 54mg

Keywords: corn tortilla, quesadillas, appetizer, snack, tortilla