Cheesy Elote Quesadilla with Cumin Lime Crema
Cheesy Elote Quesadilla with Cumin Lime Crema is a mouthwatering fusion of crispy tortillas filled with melty cheese, fresh corn, and zesty spices. This delightful dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brightens your gatherings with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh corn (grilled or boiled)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop green onions and cilantro. Cook corn if not using fresh.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine mozzarella, cheddar, corn, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Heat your pan: Preheat a skillet over medium heat with oil or butter.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the skillet, spread half of the filling on top, then cover with another tortilla. Cook until golden brown.
- Flip and cook until crispy on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Make the crema: Whisk sour cream with lime juice and cumin in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve hot with cumin lime crema drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added spice, incorporate diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper into the filling. You can use frozen corn; just thaw it before grilling for optimal flavor.