Quesadillas are extremely versatile and can be made as a proper meal, or just as a little snack. What to serve with quesadillas? In this blog, we give you some ideas of side dishes for quesadillas that make them more of a main course, so feel free to add not one, but 2 or 3 along with them if you like. In addition, along with each side dish, we’ve paired the perfect quesadilla to go with it. Enjoy!
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Quesadillas Are Best Served With:
1. Guacamole
First on our list of what to serve with quesadillas is Guacamole! It has to be a favourite pairing with quesadillas (or anything for that matter!). Our homemade guacamole recipe is made extra special with a dollop or two of our Tomatillo Salsa. Make double as its surely not going to last! Also, don’t forget to get some Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips to go along with this, and your quesadillas.
Best Served With: Chicken Quesadilla
2. Mexican Rice
This authentic Mexican rice recipe is a classic and also had to be added to this post on what to serve with quesadillas. It’s a great one to add to a lot of Mexican recipes, has a wonderful flavour and just adds some more pizzazz to your quesadillas! The Mexican rice is filled with carrots, peas, coriander and a cheeky teaspoon of our Chipotle Paste. This blends in the smoky flavour of chipotle chillies and caramelised onion. For more info on what is real Mexican food check out our blog What Is Authentic Mexican Food?
Best Served With: Beef Quesadilla
3. Pico De Gallo
Serve our pico de gallo recipe along with your quesadillas. It’s one of the easiest and freshest salsas there is and you can serve it with or on just about anything. We have combined fresh tomatoes, raw onion, chilli, lime juice, coriander and our Smoky Chipotle Fajita and Taco Mix to make this very simple dish. The more chilli you add, the spicer it is!
Best Served With: Vegetarian Quesadilla
4. Mexican Corn
This is a delicious street corn (esquites) recipe! A truly authentic Mexican street food dish, that goes well as one of the options to serve with quesadillas. The secret to this Mexican corn recipe is a dollop of our Chipotle Mayo. It brings it to a whole new level and adds that irresistible dimension of smoky flavour. If corn is your thing, be sure to try our Baked Mexican Elotes recipe which has similar flavours, except that it’s on the cob.
Best Served With: Fajita Quesadilla
5. Mexican Black Beans
Mexican black beans are a classic to serve with any quesadillas. Our lovely Cantina Beans (authentic black beans with their juices) are waiting for you to warm up and have alongside your quesadillas, or just have them on the side. If it’s the latter, you can garnish them with some finely chopped onion, tomatoes, chillies, coriander, some scoops of avocado and dollops of creme fraiche! Delicious!
Best Served With: Pulled Pork Quesadilla
What to serve with quesadillas? Problem solved.
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We’ve also got loads more Mexican side dishes that would work perfectly with quesadillas. Please keep us posted on your recipe fun in the comments section below!
