Quesadillas de Hongos (Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas)
Garlicky sauteed mushrooms and stretchy cheese folded into crisp corn tortillas, served with red salsa for dipping.
Made with Salsa roja (cooked red salsa) 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 £1.38 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 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the mushrooms in one layer, in batches if needed, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes without stirring too much, until golden and their liquid has gone.
6 min 40 s - 2
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in 4 tbsp of your ready made salsa roja (see the base recipe), season with salt, and take off the heat.
3 min - 3
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 15 seconds a side so they fold without cracking.
- 4
Cover half of each tortilla with cheese, then a spoonful of the mushroom mixture and a pinch of coriander. Fold over to make a half moon.
- 5
Wipe out the pan, add a little oil and cook the quesadillas two at a time over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes a side, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese has melted.
5 min - 6
Cut into wedges and serve with the remaining warm salsa and lime wedges.
Tips
- Cook the mushrooms until their water has fully evaporated. Wet mushrooms make soggy quesadillas.
- Do not overfill. A thin layer of filling cooks through and keeps the tortilla crisp.
- Oaxaca cheese is traditional, but a mix of mozzarella and a little cheddar gives a good pull.
Storing and freezing
Eat fresh. Cooked mushroom filling keeps 3 days in the fridge. Reheat the filling until steaming hot before using.
Questions
Can I use other mushrooms?
Yes. Oyster, portobello or a mix of wild mushrooms all work. Mexican quesadillas often use huitlacoche or flor de calabaza too.
How do I stop the tortilla splitting?
Warm it for 15 seconds on each side first and keep it wrapped in a tea towel. Cold corn tortillas crack when folded.
Can I make these dairy free?
Yes. Use a good melting dairy free cheese and a little extra salsa. The mushrooms carry plenty of flavour on their own.
More made with salsa roja (cooked red salsa)
Camarones en Salsa Roja (Prawns in Red Chilli Salsa)
GFDFEFArroz Gratinado con Pollo y Elote (Baked Mexican Rice and Chicken Casserole)
EFNFHPMemelas de Frijol con Quesillo (Oaxacan Bean Memelas)
GFEFNFCostillas de Puerco en Salsa Roja (Pork Ribs in Red Salsa)
DFEFNFDouble 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.