Chorizo and Cheese Quesadilla recipe

Name: Chorizo and Cheese Quesadilla
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 200g Chorizo Sausages; 150g Cheddar Cheese; 15g Butter; 4 Tortilla Wraps; 1 Onion; 4 tbsp Tomato Salsa

Golden, pan-fried tortillas filled with smoky chorizo and melted cheese. Crisp on the outside and savoury within, it's a quick, satisfying meal with plenty of bold flavour.

15 min · Easy · Mexican-inspired Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

200g Chorizo Sausages
150g Cheddar Cheese
15g Butter
4 Tortilla Wraps
1 Onion
4 tbsp Tomato Salsa

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	797 kcal
Protein	34 g
Carbohydrates	36 g
Fat	55 g
Saturated fat	24 g
Fibre	4.5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1300 mg

Why this works

A rich, energy-dense quesadilla that is high in protein and saturated fat, with moderate carbohydrate and relatively high sodium.

High protein from cheese and chorizo. Each serving provides a substantial amount of protein, which supports satiety and muscle repair.

Calcium from cheddar. The cheddar cheese contributes calcium, important for bone health, though it also raises saturated fat.

High sodium and saturated fat. Chorizo, cheddar and salsa can push sodium and saturated fat quite high, which may be a concern for heart health if eaten often.

Method

Slice the chorizo sausages, remove the skins if needed, and fry in a dry pan over a medium heat for 3–4 minutes until the fat renders and the chorizo is lightly crisp.
Lay two tortilla wraps flat and scatter cheese over one half of each wrap, then top with the cooked chorizo and a little more cheese.
Fold the wraps over to form half-moons and cook in a large frying pan with a little butter over a medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese has melted.
Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

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