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Crispy Mushroom Quesadillas

By Chris Morocco

4.7

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quesadillas with red onion greens on a reddish brown background with a drink on the side
Photograph by Maya Visnyei, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua

With their frills and fans, maitake and oyster mushrooms are a texture lover’s dream—and you can make either (or both!) the star of this easy weeknight mushroom quesadilla recipe. When cooked whole and left to brown, the mushrooms’ edges get lacy and crisp, while their interiors relax and tenderize—they’re almost akin to braised and shredded meat. For extra flavor sauté the seared mushrooms with garlic, butter, and a mix of smoky and earthy spices before scattering them over warmed tortillas topped with melted cheese (we like cheddar, but Monterey jack or low-moisture mozzarella cheese works too). If you’re missing a few spices, any combination will work—and if all else fails, chili powder makes a solid substitute.

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