Quesadilla Recipes

Quesadillas are a staple of Mexican food. Always filled with cheese, they’re warmed over a hot pan until the cheese is melted.  Quesadillas are also a great way to reinvent leftovers. Here’s our selection of easy to make Quesadilla Recipes. Perfect for a snack, lunch or light dinner. Not too sure what quesadillas are, or how to make them? Check out our blog on How To Make Quesadillas, which tells you everything you need to know.

1. Brussel Sprout and Chorizo Quesadilla

Our Brussel Sprout and Chorizo Quesadilla is so delicious it can even transform the biggest sprout hater! No wonder quesadillas are so popular these days. Besides being delicious, they are easy to prepare and satisfying for adults as well as little ones. They are very versatile as you can have a bit of fun and add a variety of fillings. They are suitable for vegetarians as well as meat eaters too. For this recipe we have seasoned chorizo, onions and sliced brussel sprouts with our Smoky Chipotle Fajita and Taco Mix and Tomatillo Salsa. They’re then finished off with a bit of butter and freshly chopped coriander.

2. Quesadilla Recipe Luchito Style 

This Quesadilla Recipe Luchito Style has to be our favourite! If you were looking for a simple recipe to nail the perfect quesadilla, this is it! They are super simple and contain chorizo, red onion and grated cheese. Our Chipotle Honey is used to crisp up the chorizo in the pan, and everything is filled up into our Street Taco wraps. Finally our Tomatillo Salsa is dolloped on top for a zingy finish.

3. Easy Chicken Quesadillas With Chipotle Salsa

Next up for our Quesadilla Recipes are these Easy Chicken Quesadillas With Chipotle Salsa.  This is a great recipe to do early in the week, after that Sunday roast. It incorporates the breast and dark meat from half a cooked roast chicken. We have made our own fresh salsa, but if you wanted it even easier you could use Gran Luchito Chipotle Salsa.

4. Beef Quesadilla

A classic must-try Beef Quesadilla dish! For these we have used the economical chuck steak, marinated in Chipotle Paste. Cumin seeds, white wine, red wine vinegar, oregano, soy sauce, and black pepper have also been added. It’s then slow cooked for a couple of hours until so tender that it falls apart.

5. Vegetarian Quesadilla

Vegetarian Quesadilla’s are the ultimate meat-free snack, starter or light meal. Here we have used tomatoes, yellow peppers, red onion, Serrano Green Chillies and our smoky Refried Beans. Fresh coriander and grated manchego or vegan cheese round them off perfectly! Serve with guacamole and sour cream.

6. Pulled Pork Quesadilla

This is such a delicious Quesadilla Recipe, using leftover pulled pork. Crispy Burrito Wraps are stuffed full of smoky pulled pork and caramelised red onion. Toasted corn kernels and oodles of melted stringy cheese are then served with the fresh flavours of our perfect guacamole.

7. Quesadilla with Cactus

Our Quesadilla with Cactus recipe is a super easy and authentic Mexican recipe. Certainly a humble recipe, made with just our Sliced Cactus, Tomatillo Salsa, grated cheese and fresh coriander. Those ingredients are all then fried up in our soft Burrito Wraps. They’re similar to ones you’d find on the Mexican street food scene!

8. Fajita Quesadilla

Anyone for a Fajita Quesadilla? How delicious do these look? A nice variation on classic fajitas, with scrummy melted cheese and toasted wraps! In short, we’ve used rib-eye steak marinated in Chipotle Paste, along with classic fajita ingredients – peppers, onions, cheese. After that, they are topped off with our Jalapeño & Pineapple, taking them to the next level.

9. Mushroom Quesadilla

Next on the list, these Mushroom Quesadillas are a really tasty meat-free option. Mushrooms, Cantina Beans, red onions, spinach, mozzarella and Tomatillo Salsa are toasted up in our soft flour Soft Taco Wraps. Such an easy dish to whip together, yet utterly satisfying and totally moreish. The ingredients go so well together, you’ll just keep coming back for more!

10. Easy Quesadillas with Gran Luchito Mango Salsa

Finally, for this very simple recipe we have used chicken breast with mozzarella, fresh coriander and our very own Mango Habanero Salsa. An easy to make recipe, with lots of flavour. Having said that, these quesadillas pack a bit of a punch with the hot salsa, just so that you know!

In conclusion, which of our Quesadilla Recipes are you most drawn to? Certainly let us know how it goes in the kitchen! Tag us #granluchito

Moreover, check out our other food and cooking blogs: How To Make Quesadillas, Favourite Autumn and Winter Recipes, Chipotle Paste Recipes, Mexican Fish Recipes, Avocado Recipes, 10 Easy Mexican Recipes, Healthy Mexican Recipes, Leftover Chicken Recipes, Vegan Mexican Recipes, Family Meal Ideas That Will Have Your Kids Asking For More, Top 5 Enchilada Recipes, Guide To Tacos, Guide To Fajitas, Burrito Recipes, A Beginner’s Guide To Mexican Food, Guide To Vegetarian and Vegan Mexican Food, Vegan Mexican Recipes