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Cheesy Charred Chorizo and Corn Quesadillas

Cheesy Charred Chorizo and Corn Quesadillas

with Zesty Soured Cream and Salad
4.5(22)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
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Calories
791 kcal
Protein
33.3g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

160 grams

Sweetcorn

1 unit(s)

Onion

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

50 grams

Greek Style Salad Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

3.96 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

90 grams

Diced Chorizo

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)3309 kJ
Energy (kcal)791 kcal
Fat44.6 g
of which saturates21.3 g
Carbohydrate56.1 g
of which sugars15.8 g
Dietary Fibre7.4 g
Protein33.3 g
Salt4.7 g
Potassium96.6 mg
Calcium21 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Spatula
Chopping Board
Pan
Sieve
Knife
Grater
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl
Plate

Instructions

1

a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.

b) Drain the sweetcorn in a sieve. Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.

c) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. 

d) Once hot, add the chorizo, onion and corn. Fry until softened and starting to char, 5-6 mins. Stir only twice during this time.

2

a) Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese. Crumble the Greek style salad cheese. Zest and halve the lime.

b) Once the veg is cooked, remove from the heat and stir through the Central American style spice mix.

c) Add the spiced veg, both cheeses and half the lime zest to a medium bowl. Mix together well.

d) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

3

a) Lay the tortillas (2 per person) onto a lightly oiled baking tray and spoon the cheesy veg filling onto one half of each one.

b) Fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together.

c) Rub a little oil over the top of each one, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 5-7 mins.

4

a) While the quesadillas bake, cut the tomato into 1cm chunks.

b) Wipe out the (now empty) filling bowl.

c) In the clean bowl, mix the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts) with a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

d) Add the tomato to the dressing and set aside until serving.

5

a) In a small bowl, mix together the soured cream and remaining lime zest.

b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

6

a) When the quesadillas are ready, add the baby leaves to the tomato bowl and toss to coat in the dressing.

b) Plate up your quesadillas with the salad alongside.

c) Dollop the zesty soured cream alongside to finish.

Enjoy!

7

Step 1 MOD: If you’re adding chorizo, add it to the pan with the veg. Fry for the same amount of time, then continue as instructed.

 

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