Quesadillas From Scratch Recipe

Name: Quesadillas From Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 3/4 cups masa harina; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart water; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder; For Garnish; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup salsa (canned or prepared); 1/2 pint sour cream; 1 cup crumbled mexican queso fresco (fresh or farmer's cheese); oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

4 3/4 cups masa harina
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
For Garnish
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa (canned or prepared)
1/2 pint sour cream
1 cup crumbled mexican queso fresco (fresh or farmer's cheese)
oil (for frying)

1
Mix first four ingredients, adding water gradually until it's the right consistency (not runny).
2
Get a handful of dough and shape into a ball.
3
Press into uncooked tortilla with a mechanical tortilla press, using two slightly moistened plastic tortilla-size circles on inner top and bottom of tortilla press.
4
Re-moisten as necessary, just so masa doesn't stick.
5
Seal edges.
6
Stuff with cooked filling (not runny-may be leftovers) of your choice.
7
Fry in very hot cooking oil until golden on both sides.
8
Place over absorbent paper towels to rid of excess fat.
9
Garnish with lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and crumbled cheese.

115

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 3/4 cups masa harina, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 quart water, 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder, and more.

Yes, Quesadillas From Scratch falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quesadillas From Scratch

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