Fried Quesadillas

Quesadillas Recipe. What a real quesadilla is supposed to be.

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20 mins

15 mins

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Ingredients

Tortilla Masa

2 cups

1 1/2 Tbsps

1/2 tsp

2 cups

Filling

2 oz

1/2 cup

Preparation

  1. In a bowl mix together the masa harina, vegetable shortening, salt, and water. Knead for 2 minutes until you have a soft dough. If the dough feels too dry add 1 tablespoon of water at a time.
  2. Take a tablespoon and scoop out the dough to form a ball that is 1 inch in diamater. Repeat.
  3. Line a tortilla press with 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Place the ball in between the plastic and press down with the press to form a tortilla that is 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Remove the top layer of plastic.
  4. Place a spoonful of the Monterey Jack cheese and a sprig of epazote on one half of the tortilla. A 1/2 inch from the edge. Fold the tortilla in half to form a half circle. Press the edges together and remove the bottom layer of the plastic. Repeat.
  5. In skillet warm the oil to 375 degrees.
  6. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side and remove to a paper covered plate to dry.
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