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Quesadillas are a Mexican staple, consisting of either corn or soft wheat tortillas filled with cheese and an array of flavourful ingredients. Browse our selection of favourite quesadilla recipes, along with tips on how to make them from scratch and ideas for what to serve with quesadillas, all conveniently located below.

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Toasty and melty, quesadillas are a versatile Mexican dish. Not only are they quick and easy to make at home, but they are also a great way to reinvent leftovers. Here are a few of our favourite recipes including a delicious chicken version with a dollop of Gran Luchito’s smoky Chipotle Mayo, vegetarian and our signature with caramelised onions and chorizo.

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Quesadillas are perfect for a snack, lunch or light dinner. Our selection of delicious and easy-to-make quesadilla recipes is great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, with fillings such as chicken, pork, beef, and mushroom. If you’re looking for something extra special, try our signature Luchito quesadilla, made with crispy chorizo and onions. There’s sure to be a recipe for every taste! 

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Our guide to quesadillas will teach you how to make the best quesadillas at home. Discover top tips on the best melting cheeses to use, find tasty side dishes that go perfectly with quesadillas and, most importantly, learn how to make these tasty Mexican treats perfectly crisp and cheesy!

Vegetarian Quesadilla

How To Make Quesadillas

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If you aren’t too sure what quesadillas are then our How To Make Quesadillas blog is just the read! We share everything you need to know including what are quesadillas, what goes in them, what are the best cheeses to use and top tips to make them toasty and delicious and more!

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What To Serve With Quesadillas?

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We are sharing our favourite Mexican side dishes to pair with your Quesadilla and make it an epic Mexican feast.

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Quesadillas FAQs

Still looking to perfect your quesadilla? Find answers below to some commonly asked questions!

What type of cheese is best for quesadillas?

Queso Oaxaca is the authentic stringy cheese used in Quesadillas in Mexico, but it can be tricky to find here in the UK. We like to use a good melting cheese such as gruyere or cheddar for quesadillas.

Queso Oaxaca is the authentic stringy cheese used in Quesadillas in Mexico, but it can be tricky to find here in the UK. We like to use a good melting cheese such as gruyere or cheddar for quesadillas.

Just about anything goes with tortilla and melted cheese! We love putting in chicken or steak, but grilled veg also works well. Try using a thin layer of refried beans to act as glue and keep everything in!

How do you make quesadillas taste better?

A small amount of butter in the pan will add heaps of extra flavour. We’d recommend using a variety of tasty fillings such as grilled chicken, steak or veg to create interesting textures and flavours. Throw your ingredients into a pan and sauté for a couple minutes to bring the flavours together. Our final tip is to keep cold ingredients for dipping your quesadilla into!

How do you keep quesadillas crispy?

Always cook your quesadillas fresh, and eat when they’re still hot, crunchy, and gooey. Otherwise, they’ll go soggy and the cheese will harden. A small amount of fat e.g. ½ tsp of fat will help but don’t go overboard or you’ll end up with a soggy quesadilla.

What is a quesadilla?

A quesadilla is a tortilla primarily filled with cheese and sometimes other ingredients such as chicken, steak or vegetables. It’s then griddled in a pan until toasted and is delicious.

What does quesadilla mean?

Quesadilla translated means little cheesy thing and we are here for it!