Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese
Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese showcase tender, earthy corn truffles balanced by fragrant epazote, gentle heat from jalapeño, and creamy, stretchy Oaxaca cheese. Each griddled tortilla crisps at the edges while the filling stays luscious and deeply flavored, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or a shareable appetizer at a casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, and epazote and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir the corn truffles into the onion mixture; cook and stir until the truffle liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and keep warm.
- 2
Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot. Lightly moisten both sides of two tortillas with water and place them, stacked, on the hot griddle; cook until the bottom tortilla is crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip the stacked tortillas and cook the other tortilla until crisp, about 2 minutes. Separate the two tortillas; place them back on the hot griddle, uncooked sides down. Cover the crisp side of one tortilla with 1/5 of the Oaxaca cheese; add 1/5 of the corn truffle mixture over the cheese, then place the crisp side of the second tortilla on top to cover the truffle mixture.
- 3
Cook, turning once, until both tortillas are crisp and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes; repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and corn truffle mixture. Cut each quesadilla into four wedges to serve.
- Calories 619.03 kcal High 31%
- Protein 24.18 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 53.67 g 20%
- Total Fat 34.71 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 16.03 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.4 g High --
- Cholesterol 62.0 mg High 21%
- Sodium 891.04 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.49 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 747.45 mg Good Source 58%
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 109.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 198.92 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 10.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese is made with 9 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Epazote, Garlic, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 619.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Epazote, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Sea Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese healthy?
- Huitlacoche Corn Truffle Quesadillas with Oaxaca Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 619.03 calories and 24.18 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 891.04 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.03 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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