Corn Truffle (Huitlacoche) Quesadillas

Corn Truffle (Huitlacoche) Quesadillas

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

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 jalape?o 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

Step 1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion, garlic, jalape?o 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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

525
Calories
32g
Fat
36g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 525
% Daily Value *
Total Fat32g 41%
Saturated Fat20g 98%
Cholesterol108mg 36%
Sodium723mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate36g 13%
Dietary Fiber8g 28%
Total Sugars3g
Protein27g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium650mg 50%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium220mg 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.

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