Name: Potato Quesadillas (Quesadillas de Papas): Crispy, Cheesy, and Full of Flavor
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 3 cups masa harina; 2 cups lukewarm water; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; Oil for frying (as needed); For the Potato Filling:; 1 ½ lb potatoes; 1 cup melty cheese, shredded (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, etc.); 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño peppers (or more, to taste); 3 tbsp Mexican crema (or sour cream); Salt & pepper (to taste); For Topping:; 2 cups lettuce (shredded); 1 ½ cups crumbled queso fresco (or cheese of choice); 1 ½ cups Mexican cream; Jalapeño sauce (or your favorite salsa)

Description

Potato Quesadillas (Quesadillas de Papas) are crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor, with a comforting potato filling and melty cheese, perfect for any meal or snack.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

3 cups masa harina

2 cups lukewarm water

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

Oil for frying (as needed)

For the Potato Filling:

1 ½ lb potatoes

1 cup melty cheese, shredded (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, etc.)

2 tbsp pickled jalapeño peppers (or more, to taste)

3 tbsp Mexican crema (or sour cream)

Salt & pepper (to taste)

For Topping:

2 cups lettuce (shredded)

1 ½ cups crumbled queso fresco (or cheese of choice)

1 ½ cups Mexican cream

Jalapeño sauce (or your favorite salsa)

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Instructions

Make the Potato Filling:
Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 30-40 minutes until tender. Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks, then mix with cheese, pickled jalapeños, Mexican crema, salt, and pepper.
Make the Quesadillas:
In a bowl, mix masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Divide into 16 portions and roll into balls. Use a tortilla press or heavy dish to press each ball into thin tortillas.
Fill and Fry:
Place a spoonful of potato filling in the center of each tortilla, fold in half, and press the edges to seal. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry each quesadilla for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Serve:
Garnish with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, Mexican cream, and a drizzle of jalapeño sauce or salsa. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra protein, add cooked ground beef, chicken, to the potato filling.

Customize with more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.

For a healthier option, bake the quesadillas at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes instead of frying.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 20mg