Quesadillas de Quesillo con Salsa Macha (Oaxaca Cheese Quesadillas)
Corn tortillas stuffed with stretchy cheese, griddled until crisp and dipped in green salsa with a crunchy macha drizzle.
Made with Salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa) and Salsa macha and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 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
Warm your ready made corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan so they are pliable.
- 2
Mix the cheese with the onion and coriander. Divide it between the tortillas, covering one half of each. Fold over to make half moons.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until crisp and the cheese is melted.
5 min - 4
Cut each into wedges.
- 5
Serve with your ready made salsa verde (see the base recipe) for dipping and a spoonful of your ready made salsa macha (see the base recipe) over the top.
Tips
- Do not overfill or the cheese will escape.
- Use a medium heat so the cheese melts before the tortilla burns.
- Warm the tortillas first so they do not tear.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten hot. Cooked quesadillas keep in the fridge 1 day and reheat in a dry pan.
Questions
Which cheese is best?
Oaxaca cheese, which melts in strings. Mozzarella is the best everyday UK swap.
Can I add chicken?
Yes, add 100 g shredded cooked chicken per quesadilla.
More made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Albóndigas en Salsa Verde (Meatballs in Green Salsa)
NFFlautas de Arrachera (Crispy Rolled Steak Tacos)
GFEFNFCarne en su Jugo (Jalisco Beef and Bean Broth)
GFDFEFSopes de Frijol con Salsa Verde (Masa Cups with Beans)
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.