Nino Mini Cheese Quesadilla recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsLa Casa RestaurantNino Mini Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Nino Mini Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by La Casa Restaurant
Time30m
Serves2

Flour tortilla filled with cheese, melted, topped with pico de gallo & chipotle cream. Served with a side of rice

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla

Rice

Method

Preparation of Pico de Gallo

  1. 1

    Mix Pico de Gallo Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Preparation of Chipotle Cream

  1. 2

    Make Chipotle Cream

    In a small bowl, mix sour cream and minced chipotle peppers until well combined. Set aside.

Cooking Quesadillas

  1. 3

    Fill and Cook Quesadillas

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter or oil in the skillet. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over it. Top with the second tortilla and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown. Remove from heat and cut into wedges.

Serving

  1. 4

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the quesadilla wedges topped with pico de gallo and a drizzle of chipotle cream on a plate alongside a serving of cooked rice.

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