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Best Easy Quesadillas de Sesos Recipe

Name: Best Easy Quesadillas de Sesos Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 180 g
Ingredients: corn tortillas 8 pieces; beef brains 12 oz; Oaxaca cheese, shredded 1.5 cups; white onion, finely chopped 0.5 cup; fresh cilantro, chopped 0.25 cup; vegetable oil 2 tbsp; salt 0.5 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Quesadillas filled with creamy sautéed brains and melted cheese are a bold street food choice. This high protein, carnivore dish offers a rich, velvety texture unique to Mexican antojitos.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 340 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

corn tortillas 8 pieces
beef brains 12 oz
Oaxaca cheese, shredded 1.5 cups
white onion, finely chopped 0.5 cup
fresh cilantro, chopped 0.25 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

vegetable oil 2 tbsp
salt 0.5 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 22 g 26%

Protein 21 g 25%

Fat 17 g 49%

Serving size 180g

Cooking steps

1

Rinse beef brains well, then place in a pot of simmering water. Cook for 8 minutes over medium heat to firm up, then drain and cool.
2

With brains cool enough to handle, gently pat dry and chop into bite-size pieces. Ensure no excess liquid remains.
3

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add brains, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just creamy and set, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in cilantro and set aside.
4

Heat another skillet or comal over medium-high heat. Lay out tortillas (work in batches), and sprinkle half with cheese, then top with sautéed brain mixture, finishing with more cheese.
5

Fold tortillas over filling, press lightly, brush tops with remaining oil, and cook each quesadilla 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted. Serve hot.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in Quesadillas de Sesos?

The defining ingredient here is beef brains, which deliver the signature creamy, rich texture and bold savory taste at the heart of authentic Quesadillas de Sesos. Combined with Oaxaca cheese, it creates the dish’s velvety character.

Q. How do I prevent the brains from becoming too watery or falling apart?

To maintain a creamy yet cohesive texture, simmer the brains gently first to firm them up, then thoroughly pat dry and chop before sautéing. Avoid over-stirring during the final sauté to keep the brains intact and creamy.

Q. What is the nutritional profile per serving for this recipe?

Each serving provides about 340 kcal, with approximately 21g protein (25% of calories), 22g carbohydrates (26%), and 17g fat (49%), making it high in protein and moderate in fat.

Q. Which seasoning makes the biggest impact on flavor?

Apart from the brains themselves, salt and black pepper are crucial, while sautéed onion adds aromatic sweetness and cilantro offers a fresh note to balance the rich filling.

Q. How do I get the perfect melted cheese in these quesadillas?

Make sure to cook the folded, filled tortillas over medium-high heat and allow each side to brown slowly—this ensures the cheese inside fully melts without burning the exterior.

Best Easy Quesadillas de Sesos Recipe

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