National Quesadilla Day

National Quesadilla Day is dedicated to one of the most popular Mexican dishes, which has changed over the centuries, the recipe and ingredients have evolved. The result is a dish that, on the one hand, gives pleasure with a bright taste, and on the other hand, provides nutrients.

History

The Mexican dish consists of a corn tortilla stuffed with various meats, vegetables, cheese, herbs, spices, guacamole sauce and sour cream. The food is then fried. The original recipe uses corn tortilla, but this can be substituted with traditional flour tortilla.

Interesting Facts

• The Aztecs were the first to cook quesadillas, they took corn cakes and stuffed them with pumpkin, zucchini, then baked them in clay ovens.
• The traditional quesadilla recipe is adapted to a variety of styles and taste preferences. Many US restaurants serve this dish, goat cheese, zucchini, beans, spinach are added as a filling.
• Pizzadilla is especially popular – a flatbread and quesadilla cooking technique, and the filling is pizza.
• On the territory of Northern Mexico, they cook not corn, but wheat tortilla.
• Quesadillas are an excellent dish for gaining muscle mass.

How to celebrate

Enjoy your favorite dish by yourself or in the company of loved ones and friends. Cook with pleasure, use different recipes, options for combining products. Organize a party and cook different variations of quesadillas for your guests – this day will undoubtedly leave pleasant memories. Hold a contest for the most delicious recipe at the party. Share your culinary preferences on social networks and listen to the advice of subscribers.

When is National Quesadilla Day in 2022?

National Quesadilla Day is observed on September 25 each year.

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