Quesadillas are one of the best examples of Mexican cuisine. At its most basic, a Mexican quesadilla consists of a crispy golden flour tortilla wrap filled with melted cheese and a filling of your choice, such as meat or vegetables.

To suit your tastes, there are several great choices for quesadilla fillings to choose from, with numerous ways to prepare them.

Chicken: Chicken is one of the most popular quesadilla fillings and can be grilled, roasted or barbequed. Seasoned chipotle chicken quesadillas are a great choice for those who like their meat spicy.

Beef: Whether prepared as ground mince or strips, beef is a staple of Mexican dishes and offers the perfect filling in any quesadilla. Take a look at our Mexican quesadilla recipe to create the perfect spiced mince quesadilla.

Pork: Slow-cooked barbeque pork is an incredibly tasty filling in any quesadilla recipe. Why not give our Mexican pulled pork recipe a try? You will see for yourself how delicious it is!

Vegetables: Quesadillas don’t need meat to be tasty, as there are a variety of roasted, sauteed and spiced vegetables you can use for an appetising veggie quesadilla. Try our mushroom & black bean quesadilla recipe for delicious and nutritious vegetarian quesadillas.

Extras: Once you decide on what filling you want in your quesadilla, why not consider some additions? Perhaps melt several types of cheese together or add some sour cream and guacamole.

Mexican quesadillas are an appetising and easy-to-make meal made from tortilla wraps filled with cheese, meat and vegetables. They’re great as a light snack or a sit-down meal.

Guacamole: A staple of every Mexican meal, guacamole can be eaten as a quesadilla filling or a dip. Made from spiced avocados, guacamole is the perfect condiment to enhance the flavour of your quesadillas.

Sour Cream: Much like guacamole, sour cream is perfect as both a quesadilla filling and as a dipping sauce. The creamy texture with a distinct sour flavour makes for a delicious contrast with many quesadilla recipes.

Salsa: Traditionally made from tomatoes and hot chilli peppers, salsa is a popular sauce used on a variety of Mexican foods. There are many types of salsas, from the traditional salsa verde to sweeter versions with mango, pineapple and other fruits, so choose what best suits your tastes.

Beans: From black bean salad to refried beans, there are a variety of bean dishes that go well with any quesadilla recipe. Beans can be added as a filling, a side dish, or as a dip when refried.

Rice: Just like quesadillas, rice can be prepared any number of ways, from plain to spiced with tomatoes, garlic and other ingredients. If your quesadillas are on the spicy side, add some cream or lime juice to your rice for a cooling effect.