Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza (Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas)

This quesadillas de flor de calabaza recipe features zucchini blossom and cheese tortillas pan-fried in bacon grease. This is a popular snack in Mexico.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
• 2 corn tortillas
• 2 slices Manchego cheese
• 6 zucchini blossoms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese starts to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until the other side is crispy, lightly browned, and the cheese has melted, 1 more minute.

Step 2

Melt bacon grease in a cast iron or regular skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas side by side into the skillet. Top each tortilla with one Manchego cheese slice and three zucchini blossoms. Fold tortillas in half.