Deep-Fried Mushroom Quesadillas

Stuffed with mushrooms and shredded Oaxaca cheese, these quesadillas are about to become your favorite Mexican antojito. Quick and easy to prepare, these deep-fried mushroom quesadillas are a crispy and easy dish topped with lettuce, queso fresco, cream, and salsa. You’ll love them!
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Ingredients
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Preparation
20 mins
20 mins
Easy
  • For the stuffing: In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil and fry onion and mushrooms. Add epazote, season with salt, and cook until liquid reduces. Let cool.
  • For the dough: In a bowl, mix masa dough, wheat flour, salt, baking powder, and lard. Add a bit of chicken broth. Knead until a firm dough is formed. Set aside.
  • On a chopping board, make 1-ounce dough balls. Place dough balls in a tortilla press lined with butcher paper and press to flatten. Stuff with mushrooms and cheese. Fold in half to form a quesadilla.
  • In a small pot, heat oil and fry quesadillas until crunchy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve deep-fried mushroom quesadillas with lettuce, queso fresco, cream, and salsa on top.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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