Quesadilla Maya Recipe
Large flour tortilla filled with Jack and cheddar cheese with your choice of shrimp, grilled chicken, al pastor or carne asada.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla and Cheese
Protein Options
Seasoning and Oil
Optional Toppings
Method
Prepare the Protein
- 1
Protein Selection
Choose your protein: shrimp, grilled chicken, al pastor, or carne asada.
- 2
- 3
Season and Cook
Season the protein with ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp is pink, chicken is cooked through, pork is caramelized, or beef is cooked to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the Quesadilla
- 4
Prepare the Tortilla
Lay the large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle half of the jack and cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
- 6
Add Protein
Add the cooked protein on top of the cheese.
- 7
Fold the Quesadilla
Top the protein with the remaining cheese and fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
Cook the Quesadilla
- 8
- 9
Cook Quesadilla
Carefully place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve the Quesadilla
- 10
Cool and Cut
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before cutting it into wedges.
- 11
Serving Suggestions
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side for dipping.
