quesadilla
Folded Mexican turnover
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish of a tortilla folded around melted cheese and other fillings, then grilled or toasted.
Fillings vary widely—chicken, beef, beans, vegetables—but cheese is essential.
I ordered a chicken quesadilla with guacamole on the side.
Flat cooking griddle
- griddleFlat metal cooking surface
- pan-friedCooked in shallow fat
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- toastedBrowned by heat
golden · browned · pressed · folded · seared · sizzling · flipped · buttered
Made liquid by warmth
- gooeySoft and sticky
- stringyFull of fibers
- OaxacaMexican state and city
- asaderoMexican stretched-curd cheese
Chihuahua · mozzarella · cheddar · stretchy · oozing · stuffed · grated · shredded
comal
Flat cooking griddle
toasted · golden · browned · pressed · folded · seared · sizzling · flipped · buttered · oiled
melted
Made liquid by warmth
asadero · Chihuahua · mozzarella · cheddar · stretchy · oozing · stuffed · grated · shredded · blended
taco
Filled, folded flatbread
salsa · guacamole · jalapeño · cilantro · pico de gallo · carnitas · fajita · chipotle · al pastor · sour cream
snack
Light between-meal fare
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- quickMoving with speed
- easyRequiring minimal effort
homemade · cheesy · warm · filling · indulgent · shareable · appetizer · handheld · late-night · kid-friendly
- cheesy dishesgrilled cheese, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, nachos, cheese fondue
- antojitosgordita, huarache, chalupa, tostada, taco
- Botanasguacamole, nachos, chicharrones, taquitos, chips
- cooked dishesbacon, brisket, burger, casserole, fried chicken
- Quick Mealssandwich, grilled cheese, cereal, sandwiches, scrambled eggs
- restaurant fareappetizer, burger, burrito, chicken, curry
- chicken quesadillaFolded tortilla with poultry filling
- cheese quesadillaGrilled folded tortilla with filling