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Mexican Cheddar and Caramelised Onion Quesadillas

with Charred Sweetcorn and Baby Plum Tomato Salad
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 16, 2025
Calories
668 kcal
Protein
22.6g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Onion

160 grams

Sweetcorn

90 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Spring Onion

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

12 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 sachet(s)

Mexican Style Spice Mix

4 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

15 grams

Pumpkin Seeds

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

10 grams

Butter

1 tsp

Sugar for the Onions

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Energy (kJ)2797 kJ
Energy (kcal)668 kcal
Fat37.3 g
of which saturates15.2 g
Carbohydrate58.4 g
of which sugars16.6 g
Dietary Fibre8.3 g
Protein22.6 g
Salt2.5 g
Potassium96.6 mg
Calcium21 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Sieve
Box Grater
Medium Bowl
Knife
Large Bowl
Large Frying Pan
Baking Tray

Instructions

1

Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.

Drain the sweetcorn in a sieve.

Grate the cheese. Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

In a medium bowl, add the cheese and spring onion. Set aside for now.

2

Halve the baby plum tomatoes.

In a large bowl, add the red wine vinegar, sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Seson with salt and pepper.

Add the tomatoes, toss to coat in the dressing, then set aside.

3

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

Once the pan is hot, add the sweetcorn and cook until charred, 5-6 mins. Adjust the heat if necessary. Stir only twice during this time - you want the sweetcorn to pick up some nice colour.

Once charred, add half the sweetcorn to the cheese bowl. Add the remaining sweetcorn to the tomato bowl. 

4

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium heat with the butter (see pantry for amount) and a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.

Add the Mexican style spice mix and sugar (see pantry for amount). Cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.

Transfer the caramelised onion to the cheese bowl and toss everything to combine.

5

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

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

Rub a little oil over the top of each one, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 8-12 mins.

6

When everything's ready, add the baby leaves to the tomato bowl. Toss to coat in the dressing. TIP: Don't add the leaves too early or they'll go soggy.

Share the quesadillas between your plates. Add a dollop of mayo (see pantry for amount).

Serve the salad alongside. Scatter over the pumpkin seeds.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the taste, with some suggesting adding chorizo or meat-free chicken for extra flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Several found it quick and easy to make, though some felt the cooking time was long for the result.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding black beans, bell peppers, or guacamole to boost substance and flavour in the quesadillas.
  • Portions: Some found it light for a dinner; adding protein or serving with a side dish could make it more filling.
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