Quesadillas de Hongos con Epazote (Mushroom Quesadillas)
Crisp folded corn tortillas filled with garlicky mushrooms, herbs and stretchy cheese, served with crema.
Made with Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms for 6 minutes until golden and dry. Remove.
6 min - 2
Soften the onion and jalapeño in the pan for 4 minutes, add the garlic for 1 minute, then return the mushrooms with the epazote. Season and cool slightly.
5 min - 3
Warm a dry pan. Place a tortilla in it, add cheese and a spoonful of mushrooms on one half, and fold over.
- 4
Press gently and cook for 2 minutes per side, brushing with a little oil, until golden and the cheese melts.
4 min - 5
Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve with your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe) for dipping.
Tips
- Cook mushrooms until their water has gone, or the quesadilla will be soggy.
- Epazote has a distinctive herbal flavour; coriander gives a fresh substitute.
- Do not overfill, or the cheese leaks out.
Storing and freezing
Best fresh. The mushroom filling keeps 3 days chilled. Reheat quesadillas in a dry pan until hot and crisp.
Questions
What is epazote?
Epazote is a pungent Mexican herb, often added to beans and mushrooms. It is sold dried in specialist shops, and coriander is a fine swap.
Can I use flour tortillas?
Yes, but the dish is then no longer gluten free, and they brown faster.
Which cheese is best?
Oaxaca cheese is traditional. Mozzarella is the easiest UK match, as it melts and stretches.
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