Quick & Easy Crispy Mushroom Quesadillas in 15-Minutes | Bon Apptit

Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he prepares his 15-minute recipe for crispy mushroom quesadillas. 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. Get this full recipe - and unlimited access to thousands more. Director: Cory Cavin Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Jared Hutchinson Host: Chris Morocco Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke Producer: Halie Aaron Culinary Producer: Jessica Do Culinary Associate Producer: Katrina Zito Culinary Researcher & Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao Line Producer: Jen McGinity Associate Producers: Tim Colao Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Camera Operator: Jacob Robbins Audio: Lily Van Leeuwen Production Assistant: Justine Ramirez Researcher: Ryan Harrington Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler -- 0:00 Crispy Mushroom Quesadillas 0:39 Gather materials 1:08 Make pickles 1:15 Slice onions and toss with salt and vinegar 1:44 Mise en place 1:47 Slice garlic 2:18 Prep mushrooms 2:47 Grate cheddar 3:04 Cook mushrooms 3:05 Heat oil over medium-high heat 3:13 Add mushrooms and let cook undisturbed until browned 3:27 Grind spices 3:38 Grind cumin, coriander, oregano, fennel, and paprika 4:24 Toss mushrooms and season with salt 5:10 Add garlic and toss 5:23 Add ground spices and butter 5:28 Cook, tossing often 6:07 Season with more salt 6:00 Transfer mushrooms to plate 6:10 Rinse skillet 6:13 Cook quesadillas 6:15 Assemble quesadillas in pan 6:30 Cook both sides over medium-low heat 7:03 Pick cilantro 7:58 Plate and top with hot sauce 8:25 Enjoy! Want Bon Appétit shirts, hats and more? Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appétit on YouTube? ►► Want more Bon Appétit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! ABOUT BON APPÉTIT Bon Appétit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.