Cajun Beef Sausage Quesadillas (Printable Version)

Crispy tortillas stuffed with Cajun beef sausage, peppers, and plenty of melted cheese for a hearty Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# What You'll 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)

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove from pan 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 to combine.
03 - Return the sausage to the skillet, mix with vegetables, and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove 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 vegetable mixture over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
05 - Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas, butter, cheese, and filling.
06 - Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combo of spicy Cajun sausage and melty cheese creates this incredible flavor bomb that hits every craving spot
  • They come together fast but taste like something from a restaurant, perfect for impressing without the stress
02 -
  • Dont be tempted to skip wiping the pan between the filling and the quesadillas, those burnt spices will make your tortillas taste bitter
  • The key to restaurant-style quesadillas is using just enough butter to get them golden without greasy, so adjust as you go
03 -
  • Mix some shredded pepper jack into your cheese blend if you want to kick up the heat even more
  • If your tortillas are stiff, warm them in the microwave for 15 seconds before filling to prevent cracking

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