Crispy Cheese Quesadillas

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups corn flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add 1 cup of warm water and mix, adding more water as needed until it comes together, about 2 cups total.

Knead the masa for about 5 minutes until smooth and not sticky.

Heat vegetable oil over low heat.

Prepare a piece of plastic (like a grocery bag) cut into two equal pieces for shaping tortillas.

Roll a small amount of masa into a ball, place it between the plastic, and press down with a flat-bottomed object to shape the tortilla.

Add a spoonful of manonita cheese to the center of the tortilla, fold it, and seal the edges.

Carefully drop the tortilla into the preheated oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Use two spatulas to flip the quesadilla safely.

Transfer cooked quesadillas to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Top with shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, queso cotija, sour cream, and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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