Quesadillas Fritas (Fried Cheese Quesadillas) with Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Quesadillas Fritas (Fried Cheese Quesadillas) with Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons (19g) vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1/4 cup (35g) white onion, chopped (from about 1/4 large white onion); 1/2 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped; seeded*; 12 ounces (340g) mushrooms, such as white buttons or cremini; cleaned and thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced); 1/4 teaspoon table salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or epazote leaves, finely chopped; 2 1/2 cups (233g) King Arthur Organic Masa Harina; 1 2/3 cups (378g) water, warm (about 100°F); 2 tablespoons (5g) fresh cilantro or epazote leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1 cup (113g) mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, or other mild melty cheese, shredded; 4 to 6 cups (792g to 1188g) vegetable oil, for frying; optional; salsa or guacamole, for serving

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In this traditional Mexican cheese quesadilla recipe, masa is stuffed with garlicky sautéed mushrooms and cheese. Serve with salsa and try it today!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons (19g) vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/4 cup (35g) white onion, chopped (from about 1/4 large white onion)
1/2 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped; seeded*
12 ounces (340g) mushrooms, such as white buttons or cremini; cleaned and thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced)
1/4 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or epazote leaves, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups (233g) King Arthur Organic Masa Harina
1 2/3 cups (378g) water, warm (about 100°F)
2 tablespoons (5g) fresh cilantro or epazote leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup (113g) mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, or other mild melty cheese, shredded
4 to 6 cups (792g to 1188g) vegetable oil, for frying; optional
salsa or guacamole, for serving