Cajun Beef Sausage Quesadillas (Printer-friendly)

Crispy quesadillas stuffed with spicy Cajun beef sausage, colorful peppers, and gooey melted cheese blend.

# 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)

# How-To Guide:

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 the 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy sausage and sweet peppers create this incredible flavor balance that keeps you coming back for more
  • These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the sausage, or it will steam instead of getting that nice brown
  • Let the quesadilla rest for about 30 seconds after cooking before slicing, so the cheese sets slightly and does not ooze out
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and creates the most beautiful golden crust
  • Place a second heavy skillet on top of the quesadilla while the first side cooks to press it down for even better contact with the pan

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