Looking for a quick and easy dinner that will take your Taco Tuesday to the next level? These QuesaTacos are the perfect mash-up of tacos and quesadillas—two favorites combined into one delicious meal! What I love most is how customizable they are. Everyone can build theirs just the way they like, whether that means loading up on cheese, adding extra toppings, or keeping it simple. Plus, you can easily switch things up by swapping traditional taco meat for shredded chicken, which is just as tasty. This recipe comes together fast, making it perfect for busy weeknights, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. Give them a try and let me know how you like your QuesaTacos!
These are so fun and honestly you can have dinner on the table in no time! They are great to use up left over taco meat and chicken! Looking for another Tex Mex idea for for Taco Tuesday? Try these Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa Verde!
Ingredients
- cooked taco meat
- corn tortillas
- butter
- cheese
- cilantro
- salsa
- taco toppings
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Instructions
To get started, warm or cook your taco meat with your favorite seasonings until it’s flavorful and ready to use. Meanwhile, butter a hot skillet to create that golden, toasty finish. Next, place a corn tortilla in the skillet and layer it with a thin sprinkle of cheese, followed by the seasoned meat, salsa, and cilantro if you’d like. Then, add another light layer of cheese before topping it with a second tortilla. Let it cook, gently spinning it around the pan so it doesn’t burn while crisping up slightly. Once the bottom is golden and crispy, carefully flip it and cook the other side until it’s toasty and the cheese has melted. Finally, remove it from the skillet and finish it off with your favorite taco toppings for the ultimate QuesaTaco experience! See the video below to watch this in action!
Equipment
I love a heavy duty skillet for this. I actually use a double burner griddle so that I can make several at one time. Here is a link to one similar to mine. I use this for sandwiches, quesadillas, pancakes etc! They are so handy when you have to make several of something at one time!
Toppings
These can be topped just like a taco! So just spread out any toppings you love. I eat mine with a fork and knife because I load on the toppings! But my kids who just like the meat and cheese inside cut it like a quesadilla.
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QuesaTacos
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Cooked Taco Meat
- 2 Corn tortillas
- 2 teaspoons Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Salsa
- 1 teaspoon Cilantro
- ¼ cup Shredded Cheeses Cheddar, pepper jack, Monterrey jack etc
- Taco Toppings lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pico etc
Instructions
- Warm or cook taco meat with your desired seasonings. Butter a HOT skillet. Lay down a corn tortilla and add a thin layer of cheese then meat then salsa and cilantro if using. Add another thin layer of cheese. Top with another corn tortilla. Spin around a bit making sure it doesn’t burn and it gets slightly crispy. Flip and do the same until toasty. Remove and top like your favorite taco.
stephanie says
My kids really love these. I will definitely be making these for dinner. Another time for sure.
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad you all liked this recipe! Such a fun dinner!
Eva says
Wow, these look incredible. I have to make them! Thanks for the new recipe.
Misty Tannery says
I love how quick they are! Especially great for using left over taco meat!