Potato and Sausage Quesadillas

Health score
3%
Potato and Sausage Quesadillas
40 min.
10
262kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snack game with a delicious twist on traditional quesadillas? Our Potato and Sausage Quesadillas are the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Imagine crispy tortillas filled with a savory mixture of fresh chorizo sausage, creamy mashed potatoes, and gooey melted cheese. This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings comfort and satisfaction in every bite.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, looking for a tasty appetizer, or simply craving a hearty snack, these quesadillas are sure to impress. With just 40 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or family dinners. The combination of spices from the chorizo and the richness of the cheese creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that pairs beautifully with your favorite salsa.

Not only are these quesadillas delicious, but they also offer a balanced caloric breakdown, making them a satisfying option for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, fire up the griddle, and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Your friends and family will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • 0.5 lb chorizo sausage cut fresh chopped
  • 10 6-inch flour tortilla warmed ()
  • tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • cup milk hot
  • 10 slices mozzarella cheese 
  • tablespoons onion finely chopped
  • 0.7 cup potatoes dry mashed ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  2. In medium bowl, thoroughly stir hot milk, dry potatoes, onion, melted butter, parsley, garlic and salt until consistency of stiff mashed potatoes. Stir in chorizo.
  3. Heat oil on griddle over medium-high heat.
  4. Place 2 tablespoons filling on half of each tortilla; top filling with 1 slice cheese. Fold each tortilla over onto filling.
  5. Heat on griddle, turning once, until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve with your favorite salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein18.37%
Fat51.86%
Carbs29.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.17
Glycemic Load
7.15
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.5539130542589%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.86mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.27kcal
13.11%
Fat:14.99g
23.06%
Saturated Fat:7.33g
45.82%
Carbohydrates:19.35g
6.45%
Net Carbohydrates:17.94g
6.52%
Sugar:2.78g
3.09%
Cholesterol:41.31mg
13.77%
Sodium:480.48mg
20.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.95g
23.89%
Calcium:225.16mg
22.52%
Phosphorus:196.32mg
19.63%
Selenium:12.07µg
17.24%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
12.99%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.42%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.04%
Vitamin K:12.23µg
11.64%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.37%
Vitamin C:7.65mg
9.27%
Iron:1.6mg
8.92%
Vitamin A:429.47IU
8.59%
Folate:33.43µg
8.36%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.69%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.59%
Fiber:1.41g
5.65%
Magnesium:18.93mg
4.73%
Potassium:161.51mg
4.61%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.55%
Copper:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.29%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.5%