Best Onion Sausage Quesadillas Recipes

Quesadillas with Sausage and Peppers image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/3 cups marinara sauce
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
1 8-ounce bag shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add 1/3 cup each marinara sauce and water and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly coated and the skillet is mostly dry, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and carefully wipe out the skillet.
Lay the tortillas on a work surface. Top one side of each tortilla with 1/4 cup mozzarella, 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan, one-quarter of the sausage-and-peppers mixture and another 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan. Fold the tortillas over the filling and gently press.
Brush the tortillas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Working in two batches, cook the quesadillas in the reserved skillet over medium heat until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Warm the remaining 1 cup marinara sauce in a small saucepan or the microwave. Cut the quesadillas into wedges. Serve with the sauce for dipping.

Grilled Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion Quesadilla with Sweet 100 Tomato Relish image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, links
1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, links
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 red onion, sliced, grilled and chopped
1 yellow pepper, grilled, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, grilled, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 cups Sweet 100 tomatoes, sliced in half (sweet 100 tomatoes are very small, flavorful tomatoes)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons basil chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat grill to high. Grill the sausages until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, let rest for 5 minutes and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Lay 8 of the tortillas on a work surface. Divide the cheeses, sausage, onion peppers, garlic and parsley among them. Stack to make 4 and top with the remaining 4 tortillas. Brush the tops with the olive oil and grill for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Brush with more oil, turn over and continue grilling until golden brown and the cheese melts. Remove the quesadilla, quarter and top with the relish.
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.