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    Gluten Free Crab Quesadillas

    Published: Oct 15, 2015 · Modified: Aug 12, 2023 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    Everyone will love these gooey, cheesy gluten free crab quesadillas made with homemade corn tortillas. What's not to like?

    A plate with crab quesadillas topped with chipotle mayo and a tossed salad on half the plate. this gluten free recipe

    For these crab quesadillas I used canned crab, canned green chiles, Monterey Jack cheese and a rich goat cheese. I haven't used a recipe to make quesadillas for such a long time that I forgot what a nice combination this is. I like to serve these with a creamy Cilantro Salsa but today I had chipotle mayo in the fridge so I used it in the filling and on top. It is delicious but I've included the recipe for my tried and true Cilantro Salsa. It is a mayo/sour cream sort of thing so a generous blob perks up tuna or salmon salad...remember that when you are cleaning out your fridge.

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    Homemade Corn Tortillas; Organize for Success

    Quesadillas are a popular restaurant menu item but are often made with wheat flour tortillas. Traditional Mexican quesadillas were made with masa harina making them naturally gluten free.

    When I wasn't happy with the store bought gluten free tortillas I learned to make them with masa harina. The recipe is right on the bag but I wrote this blog post, homemade corn tortillas with step-by-step photos.

    Once I learned to make them I organized the process to be efficient. I designated a bucket to hold all the necessary items and made a space for the container in my kitchen. Here's what you might want to put in your bucket:

    • A tortilla press
    • Two zip-lock style freezer bags (sturdier than sandwich bags) or parchment paper, to press each dough ball
    • Several squares of wax paper or parchment to separate the tortillas as I make them
    • Stainless steel taco holders or ceramic ones
    • A bag of masa harina

    The recipe is on the bag of masa harina but I want to see it from a distance and I want to know the single, double and quadruple recipe. I put all that on a page, printed it in LARGE PRINT and taped it to two sides of my container.

    Filling Ideas for Quesadillas

    You can fill quesadillas with anything. I usually don’t use a recipe to make quesadillas but this is an old favourite that I actually had not made for a few years. The value of keeping recipes is to be able to repeat some amazing food combinations. But experimenting is part of the fun too and that's how you create some delicious combos.

    Some of my favourite quesadilla fillings include:

    • roasted garlic
    • caramelized onions
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    • Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle-Honey Sauce
    • Grilled Vegetables with goat cheese

    I'd love to hear what you like in your quesadilla. Let me know in the comments below.


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    A plate with crab quesadillas topped with chipotle mayo and a tossed salad on half the plate.

    Gluten Free Crab Quesadillas

    Everyone will love these gooey, cheesy gluten free crab quesadillas made with homemade corn tortillas.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
    Keyword: Crab Quesadillas, gluten free quesadilla
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 596kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • 8 homemade corn tortillas

    QUESADILLA FILLING

    • 7 oz canned crabmeat
    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
    • ¼ cup canned green chilies, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chipotle mayo or plain mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
    • oil for frying tortillas

    CILANTRO SALSA

    • ½ cup chopped cilantro
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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    Instructions

    • Fry corn tortillas on one side only. Turn upside down onto a cutting board and generously spread filling on top.
    • Fry a second tortilla on one side and place the cooked side on top of the filling. Now fry the quesadilla on both sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
    • Cut and serve with Cilantro Salsa and/or Chipotle Mayo.

    CILANTRO SALSA

    • Combine all ingredients together and serve with crab quesadillas.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten Free Crab Quesadillas
    Amount Per Serving (1 person)
    Calories 596 Calories from Fat 405
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 45g69%
    Saturated Fat 15g94%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 17g
    Monounsaturated Fat 11g
    Cholesterol 111mg37%
    Sodium 794mg35%
    Potassium 311mg9%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 22g44%
    Vitamin A 718IU14%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 352mg35%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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