CHORIZO-POTATO QUESADILLAS

Chorizo-Potato Quesadillas image

Provided by SharleneW

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces mexican chorizo sausages (about 3)
1/2 lb potato, cooked and cut into small cubes
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, roughly chopped,to taste
salt
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
12 flour tortillas or 12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons melted butter
sour cream, to garnish
salsa, to garnish

Steps:

Remove skin from sausages and crumble into small skillet.
Cook over low heat until fat renders, taking care to avoid burning--about 5 minutes.
Drain off all but 3 tablespoons fat.
Add potatoes, chiles and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time,until potatoes begin to brown--about 8 minutes.
Brush one side of tortilla sparingly with butter.
Place on medium-hot flat griddle pan.
Spread with about 1/4 cup of filling and sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of cheese.
Top with second tortilla.
Brush top with butter.
When bottom begins to brown, flip over and cook the other side until cheese is melted.
Slip it onto a plate, slice and serve.