Two crispy, golden quesadillas filled with melted smoked mozzarella, crumbled chorizo, and basil leaves.

Smoked Mozzarella and Chorizo Quesadillas

Name: Smoked Mozzarella and Chorizo Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 4 tortilla; 200g smoked mozzarella cheese grated; 100g chorizo cooked and crumbled; Handful fresh basil leaves torn; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Smoky, savory, and cheesy quesadillas with an Italian twist

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · March 24, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is a fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, inspired by the mild weather of early spring, when fresh herbs start to grow. The key ingredients are smoked mozzarella, chorizo, and fresh basil. It's a great option for a quick and easy dinner for two.

Ingredients (for 2)

Tortilla — 4
Smoked mozzarella cheese — 200g — grated
Chorizo — 100g — cooked and crumbled
Fresh basil leaves — Handful — torn
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👩‍🍳

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🌯🍴👉

Place two tortillas on a baking sheet.
Step 3 — 🧀🌿👌

Spread half of the grated cheese, chorizo, and basil evenly over each tortilla.
Step 4 — 🌯🔝🤏

Top each with another tortilla and press gently.
Step 5 — 🧹🍴🧂

Brush the top tortilla with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6 — 👩‍🍳🍳🍞

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 7 — ❄️🍴🔪

Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before cutting each quesadilla into quarters.
Step 8 — 🍴🔥🌯

Serve hot.

A final fox tip

For a vegetarian option, replace the chorizo with sautéed mushrooms. You can also add other toppings like sliced jalapeños or diced tomatoes. Kids can help with assembling the quesadillas and tearing the basil leaves.