Deep-Fried Mushroom Quesadillas
Alejandra Cota
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
8
Portions
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for the stuffing
  • 1 cup onion, sliced, for the stuffing
  • 3 cups button mushrooms, sliced, for the stuffing
  • 1/4 cups epazote, for the stuffing
  • 1 pinch salt, for the stuffing
  • 1/2 kilos masa dough, for the dough
  • 1/4 cups wheat flour, for the dough
  • 1 teaspoon salt, for the dough
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder, for the dough
  • 1/4 teaspoons lard, for the dough
  • some chicken broth, for the dough
  • 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, shredded, for the stuffing
  • some vegetable oil, for frying
  • some lettuce, shredded, for garnish
  • some salsa, for garnish
  • some sour cream, for garnish
  • some queso fresco, crumbled, for garnish
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.

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