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Chorizo and Cheese Quesadillas
8 ingredients
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You can change the flavor of this quesadilla by substituting a cured sausage or peppered salami for the chorizo. If using a cured pork product, omit the initial cooking and simply cut it into small dice.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1227
Calories
59g
Protein
51g
Fat
130g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Tortilla | 1 medium flour (45g) | 140 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb. fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 1 1/3 cups coarsely grated jalapeño jack cheese
- 1 1/3 cups coarsely grated white cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, white and pale green parts only, very thinly sliced
- 4 tsp. canola oil, or as needed, for frying
- 8 flour tortillas, each about 8 inches in diameter
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
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