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Quesadillas Dobladas de Maiz

Cultural Context

Originating from El Salvador, Quesadillas Dobladas de Maiz are a beloved staple in Salvadoran cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or light meal, these quesadillas showcase the simplicity and richness of corn masa paired with melting cheese. They are often served at family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the warmth of Salvadoran hospitality. Today, variations can be found across Central America, with each country adding its unique twist to this comforting dish.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tazas de harina de maiz
1/2 taza de crema
1 taza de requeson, cuajada o queso fresco
1 taza de dulce de panela
1/3 de taza de manteca, margarina o mantequilla derretida
1 cdita de polvo de hornear
1/2 cdita de canela molida
1 pizca de nuez moscada molida
1/2 taza de agua cocida con 4 clavos de olor, 6 pimienta gorda
1/2 taza de crema
1 taza de requeson
1/2 taza de dulce de panela
1 bolita de masa

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2

Mix 2 cups of masa harina with 1/2 cup of cream, 1 cup of requeson, 1 cup of dulce de panela, 1/3 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

3

Add 1/2 cup of water cooked with 4 cloves and 6 allspice berries to the mixture.

4

Form the dough into balls and flatten them.

5

Fill with 1/2 cup of cream, 1 cup of requeson, and 1/2 cup of dulce de panela.

6

Bake in the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingfrying

Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Salvadoran Corn QuesadillasQuesadillas de El Salvador

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