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Corn Truffle (Huitlacoche) Quesadillas Recipe
Corn truffle huitlacoche quesadillas feature this delicious corn fungus that's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, also known as the Mexican truffle for its prized culinary status. This unique ingredient transforms ordinary quesadillas into gourmet experiences while providing exceptional nutritional benefits. The earthy, mushroom-like flavors create sophisticated taste profiles that demonstrate how traditional Mexican ingredients can elevate simple preparations into something truly extraordinary and health-promoting.
In this recipe, Huitlacoche (pronounced wee-tlah-KOH-cheh) is a delicious corn fungus packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Also known as the Mexican truffle, it has been considered a delicacy in Mexico for thousands of years and its popularity is rapidly growing in the U.S. and Europe. Enjoy it in these crispy quesadillas.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
5 fresh epazote leaves
1 pound fresh corn truffles (huitlacoche)
sea salt to taste
10 (6 inch) yellow corn tortillas
1 pound Oaxaca cheese, separated into strings
Directions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, and epazote and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir corn truffles into onion mixture; cook and stir until truffle liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and keep warm.
Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot. Moisten both sides of two tortillas with water and place them, stacked together, onto the hot griddle; cook until bottom tortilla is crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip stacked tortillas and cook other tortilla until crisp, about 2 minutes. Separate two tortillas; place them separately, uncooked-side down, onto the hot griddle. Cover crisp side of one tortilla with 1/5 of the Oaxaca cheese; place 1/5 of corn truffle mixture over cheese, then lay crisp side of second tortilla on top to cover truffle mix.
Cook, turning once, until both tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes; repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and corn truffle mixture. Cut each quesadilla into four wedges to serve.
Tips
Huitlacoche can be found canned, but fresh huitlacoche is so much better. You can find it in summer farmers’ markets, Mexican markets that carry fresh produce, and on the internet.
You may find it spelled “cuitlacoche.”
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 525 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 36g | Carbs |
| 27g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 525 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 20g | 98% |
| Cholesterol 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium 723mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 650mg | 50% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 220mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
