Quesadillas de Hongos con Queso (Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas)
Golden corn tortillas folded around smoky browned mushrooms and melted cheese, with a tangy green tomatillo salsa for dipping.
Made with Salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Fajita seasoning mix. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.93 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 the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and the liquid has cooked away.
7 min - 2
Add the onion and fajita seasoning mix (see the base recipe) and cook for 4 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in the coriander and tip into a bowl.
4 min - 3
Warm your corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 20 seconds on each side so they bend without cracking.
- 4
Fill each tortilla with cheese and a spoonful of the mushroom mixture on one half, then fold over to make a half moon.
- 5
Cook in a dry or lightly oiled frying pan over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing gently, until golden and the cheese has melted.
5 min - 6
Serve with your salsa verde (see the base recipe) for dipping.
Tips
- Cook the mushrooms until the pan is dry. Wet filling makes the tortillas soggy and tear.
- Oaxaca cheese is traditional and stretchy. Vegetarian mozzarella is the easiest UK swap.
- Use freshly warmed tortillas; cold corn tortillas crack when folded.
- For dairy free, use a good dairy free melting cheese and check it is nut free.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, cooled within 1 to 2 hours, and reheat in a hot pan until steaming hot in the middle.
Questions
Is this recipe gluten free?
Yes, as long as the tortillas are made only from masa harina. This recipe is also egg free and nut free, and vegetarian when you use vegetarian mozzarella.
Can I use shop bought tortillas?
Yes. Choose soft corn tortillas 15 to 18 cm wide and check the label for wheat. Warm them well before folding.
Can I prepare the filling ahead?
Yes. The cooked mushroom mixture keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cool it quickly, then assemble and cook the quesadillas just before serving.
More made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
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GFNFVTacos de Chicharron en Salsa Verde (Crackling in Green Salsa Tacos)
DFEFNFTamales de Puerco en Salsa Verde (Pork Tamales in Green Salsa)
GFDFEFQuesadillas de Pollo Asado con Salsa Verde (Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas)
GFEFNFSee every dish made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.