Mushroom Quesadillas Recipes

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Make the mushroom filling. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the shallot. Cook, stirring, until tender, about three minutes. Stir in the mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until tender and juicy, about five minutes. Add the garlic, chili, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for another minute. Stir in the cilantro or epazote, and remove from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with half the mushrooms, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with half the mushrooms, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip the quesadilla over in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and jalapenos in olive oil until tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Add cilantro; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat., Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet; add one tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/3 cup mushroom mixture and another tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese and mushroom mixture, adding more oil as needed. Serve with salsa and guacamole if desired.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain and pat dry.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas cheese side up on baking sheets, and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Place an equal amount of the mixture on the cheese side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over the filling.
• Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet one at a time, and cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve.

MUSHROOM AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onions until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add black beans, cilantro, salt, and pepper; saute until mushrooms and onions are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Place tortillas in a clean, dry skillet. Evenly distribute mushroom mixture onto 1 half of each tortilla. Top filling with mozzarella cheese and lime juice; fold each tortilla over filling. Turn burner to medium heat and cook until quesadillas are browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, shake the pan to distribute them evenly in the pan, and then cook without disturbing until the mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Do not add salt. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter along the side of the skillet if the skillet seems very dry. Toss the mushrooms, and continue to cook until nicely browned, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Season mushrooms with the chili powder and salt and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped cilantro and set aside.
• Toast the tortillas directly on a medium gas burner, turning occasionally until slightly blistered on each side. (If you have an electric burner, do this in a dry cast-iron skillet.) Place the tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the jack cheese on one half of each tortilla, top with some of the mushrooms, and then sprinkle with the feta. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling, to make a half-moon shape. Lay another sheet of foil over the quesadillas. Bake until the cheese melts, about 12 minutes. Serve whole or sliced into wedges, with optional garnishes.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut portabello mushrooms into slices about 1/4" thick.
• Heavily spray large baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Spread mushrooms in single layer on sheet; place garlic on there also.
• Bake in 450 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until roasted and tender.
• Lightly spray baking sheet.
• Place tortillas on baking sheet.
• Remove skin from garlic; mash garlic on tortilla with fork, spread around.
• Do the same with the other tortillas.
• Chop mushroom into pieces and divide among tortillas.
• Mix together cheeses in a bowl; put approximately 1/4 cup of cheese blend on each tortilla.
• Divide oregano among tortillas, and add a pinch of cayenne, if desired.
• Fold tortilla in half and spray top lightly with olive oil spray.
• Bake in 450 degree oven for approximate 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is lightly browned.
• Cut each quesadilla into 3 pieces and serve.

MUSHROOM QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in a 350F oven while you are cooking the mushrooms.
• Saute the mushrooms and garlic until most of the water from the mushrooms has evaporated.
• Season with salt & pepper.
• Divide the mushrooms & cheese between the four tortillas, fold in half.
• Serve with salsa, quacamole & sour cream (Optional).

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line baking sheet with foil.
• Melt 2 Tablespoon butter in a mediun skillet over med-high heat.
• Add mushrooms and shake pan to evenly distribute the mushrooms, then cook without moving the mushrooms around.
• This should take about 5 minutes.
• Add remaining butter.
• Toss the mushrooms and continue to cook until nicely browned, 2-3 minutes.
• Season the mushrooms with chili powder and salt and cook for 1 more minute.
• Stir in the chopped cilantro and set aside.
• Toast the tortillas using any method you prefer, until slightly blistered.
• Place the tortillas on the prepared baking sheet.
• Spread the jack cheese on 1/2 of each tortilla and top with some of the mushrooms, then feta cheese.
• Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling.
• Lay another sheet of foil over the quesadillas.
• Bake until the cheese melts, 12-15 minutes.
• Serve whole or slice into wedges.
• Serve garnishes on side.

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS, HEALTHY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a large skillet with vegetable oil. Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in skillet over medium heat until onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and remove from heat. Arrange one-third of the mushroom mixture on half of one tortilla.
• Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over cheese.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 quesadillas total.
• Bake quesadillas about 5 minutes, or until filling is hot and cheese melts.
• Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
• Serve warm with salsa if desired.
• MICROWAVE METHOD:.
• Spray a microwave-safe casserole with vegetable oil.
• Add mushrooms, onion and garlic.
• Cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring twice.
• Stir in cilantro.
• Assemble quesadillas as directed above and arrange them on a microwave-safe plate or platter.
• Cook, rotating plate once, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes, or until filling is hot and cheese melts.

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the tortilla in the pan and cook for about 1 minute, until it begins to bubble.
• Flip the tortilla over and sprinkle cheese all over the top.
• Once the cheese begins to melt, top half of the tortilla with mushrooms, and fold in half.
• Cook for 2 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and everything is hot.
• Remove the quesadilla from the heat, open, and add your choice of stuffings.

MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and chilies until well combined.
• Place oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat and heat until oil is shimmering. Add the mushroom mixture, season very lightly with salt, and cook, stirring and tossing, until the mushrooms are browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Scrape into a bowl and season with more salt if needed.
• Divide the cheese among the tortillas, spreading a portion over half of each tortilla, leaving a small empty border, about 1 inch, at the edge. Divide the mushroom mixture among the tortillas, placing it on top of the cheese. Divide the epazote leaves, if using, among the tortillas. Fold the empty side over the filling and press firmly to close.
• Heat a cast-iron or other heavy griddle over medium heat. Cook the quesadillas in batches, turning once, until light golden brown and crisp, about three minutes per side. Serve immediately, with sour cream and salsa verde on the side.