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Delicious wild mushroom quesadilla filled with gooey cheese and fresh herbs on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Wild Mushroom Quesadillas

These delicious quesadillas are filled with wild mushrooms and cheeses, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 291

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chanterelles or other wild mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup minced yellow onion
  • 4 ounces grated Oaxaca or domestic Muenster cheese
  • 4 ounces grated panela or aged mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces grated cotija or Parmesan cheese
  • cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch ground coriander
  • 8 pieces 8-inch flour or corn tortillas

Method
 

  1. Place a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. When oil shimmers, add mushrooms and a generous pinch of salt. Sauté until mushrooms release their liquid, liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add onions. Sauté, adjusting heat as necessary, until onions are soft and entire mixture is golden brown but not burned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Using a food processor or a knife, finely chop mushroom-onion mixture, then transfer to a large bowl. Add grated cheeses, cilantro, oregano and coriander. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Place a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium heat, and add remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Fill a tortilla with a spoonful of mushroom-cheese mixture, fold, and cook in skillet until browned and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and cooked. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with salsa or guacamole for extra flavor.