Tlayudas (Oaxacan Quesadillas)

Tlayudas (Oaxacan Quesadillas)

4 servings
20 min

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Ingredients

  • 3 TABLESPOONS GRAPESEED OR OTHER NEUTRAL OIL
  • 8 OUNCES FRESH MEXICAN CHORIZO SAUSAGE (SEE NOTE), CASING REMOVED, CRUMBLED
  • 4 LARGE JALAPEÑO CHILIES, STEMMED, SEEDED AND THINLY SLICED
  • 1 BUNCH SCALLIONS, CUT INTO 1-INCH PIECES
  • 4 8-INCH FLOUR TORTILLAS
  • 1 CUP BLACK BEAN PUREE
  • 4 OUNCES WHOLE-MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SHREDDED (1 CUP)
  • SHREDDED LETTUCE, TO SERVE
  • PICKELED RED ONIONS, TO SERVE
  • SLICED TOMATO, TO SERVE
  • GREEN CHILI AND TOMATILLO HOT SAUCE, TO SERVE

Directions

01 Heat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the middle position. In a 12-inch cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until barely smoking. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into small bits, until well browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a paper towel–lined plate; set aside. Add the jalapeños and scallions to the pan, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chorizo; set aside.

02 Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and brush to coat the entire surface. Place 2 tortillas on the baking sheet to coat the bottoms with oil, then flip them and coat the second sides. Spread ¼ cup of the bean mixture evenly on half of each tortilla, all the way to the edges. Top the beans on each with ¼ of the cheese, then fold the unfilled half over to cover and press gently to seal. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beans and cheese.

03 Place the filled and folded tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the cheese has melted and the bottoms of the tortillas are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula, transfer the tlayudas to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Carefully open each and fill as desired with the chorizo-jalapeño-scallion mixture, lettuce, pickled onions, tomato and hot sauce. Re-fold, then cut into wedges. Serve warm.

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