Quesillo (Cheese Tortilla with Pickled Onion)
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QuesilloCheese Tortilla with Pickled Onion

Warm corn tortillas wrapped around soft, melty cheese are finished with quick-pickled onions and cool sour cream. The balance of creamy, tangy, and lightly salty flavors makes this a beloved snack.

Prep

20m

Cook

10m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
493kcal

Calories

22g

Protein

31g

Fat

31g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Pickled Onions

  • 120g
    Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 60ml
    Distilled White Vinegar
  • 100ml
    Water
  • 10g
    White Sugar
  • 4g
    Salt
  • 1g
    Black Pepper

Rolls

  • 8pcs
    Corn Tortilla
  • 300g
    Oaxaca Cheese (shredded)

Serving

  • 200g
    Sour Cream

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Method

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3 steps
  1. 01

    Combine the red onion, distilled white vinegar, water, white sugar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss well and let the onions stand until lightly pickled.

  2. 02

    Warm each corn tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and flexible. Fill each tortilla with the oaxaca cheese, roll it up, and keep warm just long enough for the cheese to soften.

  3. 03

    Arrange the rolls on a plate, top with the pickled red onion, and spoon the sour cream over or alongside.

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