Cajun Beef Sausage Quesadillas (Printable Version)
Spicy Cajun beef sausage with bell peppers and melted cheese in crispy tortillas.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 9 oz Cajun-style beef sausage, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dairy & Cheese
05 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Staples
11 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inch)
# How To Make:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pan, add peppers and onion. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
03 - Return the sausage to the skillet, mix, and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove the mixture to a bowl. Wipe the skillet clean.
04 - Melt 1/2 tbsp butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle a quarter of the cheese evenly over half of it, then spread a quarter of the sausage and veggie mixture over the cheese. Fold the tortilla to enclose the filling.
05 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas, butter, cheese, and filling.
06 - Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That moment when you bite through crispy tortilla into molten cheese and spicy sausage is pure comfort
- Comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a Tex-Mex cantina
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking the sausage. Those browned bits are where the flavor lives.
- Let the quesadilla rest for about 30 seconds after cooking before slicing. This prevents the cheese from immediately spilling out everywhere.
03 -
- Butter the tortilla instead of the pan for even browning and maximum flavor
- Place a heavy pan on top of the quesadilla while cooking for restaurant-style pressing