Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsRange Cafe DowntownElote Quesadilla Recipe

Elote Quesadilla Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

crumbled cotija, cilantro, smoked chile crema

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix together the corn, crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Quesadillas

    Place a tortilla in a heated skillet over medium heat. Spread a portion of the corn and cheese mixture over one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half over to cover the filling.

  3. 3

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.

  4. 4

    Repeat

    Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with additional cotija cheese and smoked chile crema on the side.

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