chorizo quesadillas

Have some leftover Pork Chorizo and not sure what to do with it? How about some Crispy Chorizo Quesadillas. Super easy to make.

If you are not familiar with Chorizo, it’s spicy ground pork used in many Mexican dishes. Now while Chorizo tastes great, it isn’t very diet-friendly.

While Chorizo is relatively high in protein, it’s also high in calories, sodium and fat, making it something you shouldn’t consume often if you are trying to lose weight.

chorizo quesadillas

Roasting Poblano Peppers might be a challenge for some especially if you’ve never done it before. But don’t stress, I wrote an article on 3 different ways on How to Roast Poblano Peppers.

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A quesadilla is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, beans, and spices, then cooked on a griddle.

Traditionally, a corn tortilla is used, but it can also be made with a flour tortilla, particularly in northern Mexico and the United States. You can read more about it here Quesadilla – Wikipedia.

chorizo quesadillas

You will need the following ingredients to make this Chorizo Quesadillas recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Canola Oil – you can also use vegetable oil
  • Chorizo
  • Red Onion – if you must, you can substitute for a yellow onion
  • Poblano Pepper
  • Salt – a must for most recipes
  • Pepper
  • Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Tortillas
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and the chorizo and cook until browned. Drain most of the liquid.
  2. Return the skillet to the heat and add the onion and poblano pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    chorizon red onion and poblano in skillet
  3. Divide the shredded cheese between 2 tortillas and top each with half of the vegetable chorizo mixture. Top with the remaining tortillas.
    chorizo mixture on tortilla
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray and cook each quesadilla individually until the tortillas are brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
  5. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

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Printable Recipe Card

chorizo quesadillas

Crispy Chorizo Quesadillas

Looking to elevate your quesadillas game? Then give this Crispy Chorizo Quesadillas recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course Quesadillas
Cuisine Mexican
Author Rodney
Servings 2 quesadillas
Calories 727 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ½ Tbsp Canola Oil
  • 4 oz Ground Chorizo, or more to taste
  • 1 small Red Onion, sliced
  • 1 Poblano Pepper, roasted, seeded, sliced into thin strips
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 4 Flour Tortillas
Toppings (Optional)

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and the chorizo and cook until browned. Drain most of the liquid.
  • Return the skillet to the heat and add the onion and poblano pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    chorizon red onion and poblano in skillet
  • Divide the shredded cheese between 2 tortillas and top each with half of the vegetable chorizo mixture. Top with the remaining tortillas.
    chorizo mixture on tortilla
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray and cook each quesadilla individually until the tortillas are brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with your favorite toppings like guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
    chorizo quesadillas
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
Calories: 727kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 738mg | Iron: 4mg
This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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One Comment

  1. Fred says:

    I loved this chorizo quesadilla was better than I could ever imagine.

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