What To Serve With Quesadillas 15 Amazingly Tasty Dishes To Eat

Jump to Recipe If you’re looking for what to serve with Quesadillas, this list of simple side dishes and easy entrees is the perfect place to start! Quesadillas can be an appetizer or a main course, so I’m here to help you find the most complimentary dish to serve alongside them no matter the occasion!

Tasty recipes to pair with any type of quesadilla at breakfast, lunch, or dinner! A quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish that consists of tortillas, cheese, and other ingredients and is then fried on a griddle or stove. Traditionally, corn tortillas are used. However, flour tortillas can also be used. Their versatility and ease of preparation makes them a frequent meal at our house. Whether you’re eating a quesadilla as a snack or as your dinner, quesadillas can be made even more enjoyable when served with the right accompaniments!

Jump to:1. Guacamole 2. Refried Black Beans 3. Cilantro Lime Rice 4. Corn Fries 5. Roasted Salsa Roja 6. Restaurant Style Mexican Rice 7. Chicken Tortilla Soup 8. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips 9. Mexican Street Corn 10. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole 11. Coctel de Camarones 12. Albondigas Soup 13. Rotel Dip 14. Stuffed Green Peppers 15. Salsa Verde 📋 Recipe

Because you can load quesadillas up with various ingredients you should choose side dishes that will complement the fillings and round out all the flavors. Here is a round-up of all the best dishes you could serve with quesadillas!

Guacamole Guacamole is such a tasty side dish that goes well with many other Mexican-inspired dishes. It doesn’t matter if you use it as a topping for a quesadilla or dip your tortillas in it. It also comes together quickly and easily with only a few simple ingredients. If you’re tired of the usual guac, try my creamy guac or hatch chili guac!

Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)

This incredibly easy homemade Guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, lime, fresh cilantro, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion that is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika! Seriously tasty and addictive flavors from wonderfully fresh ingredients!

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Refried Black Beans Refried black beans are satisfying and full of flavor. It’s one of those easy foods you can prepare ahead of time and keep on hand for whenever you crave it! So, if you’re looking to cut back calories or follow a restricted diet, this wonderfully nutritious dish will keep you satisfied and wanting more.

Refried Black Beans

Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!

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Cilantro Lime Rice Cilantro lime rice is a deliciously fresh way to enjoy white rice and it can be served with various entrees! The cilantro and lime gives the rice just the right amount of flavor without being overpowering. What is so great about this dish is that you can make it in an Instant Pot, which makes everything simple and convenient, and you’ll have your rice ready in a fraction of the time it normally takes!

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Wonderfully ‘zesty’ Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is an incredibly tasty rice side dish that is suitable for so many meals! From pairing with your Mexican food entrees to serving with seafood, or a Thai-inspired dish, this fragrant rice is sure to become a household staple!

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Corn Fries If you are craving a unique Mexican-inspired side dish, corn fries are the answer. Sweet corn, spices, cheese, and Mexican crema top crispy fries in this mouthwatering side dish. These fries are so simple to make that you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time at all and give you more time to enjoy this meal with your family. This is a must-have side dish that goes especially well with quesadillas!

Corn Fries

My quick, loaded Corn Fries are the Mexican-inspired side-dish or snack you need in your life! Crispy fries are covered with sweet corn, flavorful seasonings, lots of cheese and Mexican crema to create an incredible side that’s perfect for your Labor Day barbecue!

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Roasted Salsa Roja We can’t get enough of this homemade roasted salsa roja. It takes very little time to roast the vegetables and blend them down into this delicious salsa. Depending on your preference, you can leave it coarse or blend it smooth. It works perfectly well for dipping or topping quesadillas because of its tangy and refreshing flavor.

Roasted Salsa Roja

This salsa roja is an incredibly delicious homemade treat that only takes a few minutes to roast the vegetables and prepare! Leave it coarse or blend it to a smooth consistency, whichever way you like it! I like to finish my salsa in a cast iron skillet for an amazing flavor boost to this better than restaurant quality salsa!

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Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Quesadillas and Mexican-style rice are commonly paired at most Mexican restaurants. This rice is as easy to make as any rice, but it’s full of all the right spices and seasonings! If you’re a first-time cook, the term “restaurant-style” may sound intimidating, but we promise you that this dish is easy to cook and always turns out just right.

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice recipe that delivers that authentic flavor is hard to find, but this recipe may just be the best! This rice is so good, you’ll be back for more! It has just enough of a hint of spicy, and a deliciously rich tomato flavor too. I’ll use any Mexican-inspired dinner night as an excuse to fry this fabulous Mexican rice up!

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish. Whether you’re feeling down or under the weather, this dish is sure to lift your spirits and make you feel content! It goes well with a variety of other foods, particularly a crispy quesadilla. You can serve up this soup in a cup or a bowl depending on how hungry you are!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This chicken tortilla soup combines common pantry staples for an amazingly flavorful soup that comes together in under an hour! It’s one of my most requested soups, a family favorite, and an incredibly easy dinner to make when I haven’t planned ahead! In fact, it’s a comfort food must-have!

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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are extremely addictive, and we can’t get enough of them! Fortunately, this version is the healthier alternative when compared to the typical oil-fried tortilla chips. You can dip them in guacamole, refried black beans, roasted salsa roja, or simply eat them salted. Either way, we guarantee you will keep coming back for more!

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

These air fryer tortilla chips are incredibly easy to make in your air fryer in just minutes and they always turn out crispy and delicious! All you need is tortillas, olive oil, and salt, that’s it. Serve your air-fried chips up nice and warm and see how delighted your whole family will be!

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Mexican Street Corn If you are craving an authentic Mexican snack in the summertime, then you need to try some elote, also known as Mexican street corn. There are so many delicious ways to dress this up, most commonly it includes butter, chili powder, crema, and queso fresco. All you have to do is roast the corn and let your guests choose their own toppings!

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!

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Ground Beef Mexican Casserole Ground beef Mexican casserole paired with some delicious quesadillas makes for an excellent and satisfying dinner. This casserole includes fluffy layers of cornbread that sandwich perfectly seasoned ground beef and melted cheese! Your family will ask you to cook this meal at least once a week because they will love it so much!

Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

This hearty ground beef Mexican casserole combines tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, chiles, corn, beans, and cheese! It’s a family favorite dinner that’s easy-to-make and super versatile so you can top it off with the condiments you like best!

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Coctel de Camarones If you’re looking for a flavorful, fresh, and easy appetizer look no further than this scrumptious Coctel de Camarones or Mexican shrimp cocktail! This shrimp cocktail features an amazing clam and tomato sauce much more impressive than the usual cocktail sauce. This is one of our favorite Mexican appetizers, and it is a surefire method to please and surprise your guests because it is both fresh and savory. Plus, it just looks pretty when all put together!

Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)

This flavorful Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail) is a delightfully fresh and tasty combination of shrimp, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno in a clam and tomato sauce! Serve as the perfect appetizer for your taco night, or as a light meal of it’s own!

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Albondigas Soup Albondigas soup, also known as Mexican meatball soup, is a rich and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy! If you’re looking for a hearty and warm side dish, this is it! Pair it with quesadilla for a filling a tasty meal.

Albondigas Soup

This Albóndigas soup (or Mexican meatball soup) is an incredibly rich, hearty, and delicious dinner your family will love! It is ridiculously tasty, loaded with a rich tomato and beef broth, plenty of my delicious albóndigas, and tons of colorful vegetables! In fact, it is perfect for a chilly night – or really any night!

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Rotel Dip You can whip up this dip in a matter of minutes, and the ingredients are simple and inexpensive if you’re on a budget. You most likely already have the ingredients on hand! Rotel dip is perhaps the simplest dip you can make! All you need to do is to combine the simple ingredients and let them melt together for a flavorful cheese dip that’s perfect for dunking tortilla chips or slices of quesadilla!

Rotel Dip

My super easy classic Rotel dip is the perfect blend of hearty taco seasoned ground beef, creamy Velveeta cheese, and Rotel tomatoes with chiles! It combines to make an amazing game day dip to satisfy all of your queso cravings!

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Stuffed Green Peppers Stuffed green peppers are a delicious and nutritious main course that is perfect when served with quesadillas. After stuffing the peppers with meat and rice, they’re slathered in a savory tomato sauce and roasted until they’re tender. A meal of stuffed peppers and quesadillas is guaranteed to leave everyone happy and full!

Stuffed Green Peppers

Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden!

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Salsa Verde Fresh and light, with just the proper amount of lime, cilantro, and heat from the jalapeno, salsa verde is another great dip or topping for any Mexican-inspired meal! If you enjoy spicy foods as we do, you will enjoy salsa. This tangy and spicy salsa is great with corn fries, air-fried tortilla chips, or a quesadilla slathered in it. It’s a nice change from traditional red salsas.

Authentic Salsa Verde

Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!

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A Mexican-inspired dinner made with any of these amazing recipes will always be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, most of the dishes we suggested are quite easy to make and are certain to be delicious and full of flavor! Please leave us a comment if you decide to try any of the quesadilla pairings we suggested! We love hearing from you!

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What To Serve With Quesadillas: Mexican Cornbread Casserole (+More Great Recipes!)

If you’re looking for what to serve with Quesadillas, this list of simple side dishes and easy entrees is the perfect place to start! Quesadillas can be an appetizer or a main course, so I’m here to help you find the most complimentary dish to serve alongside them no matter the occasion!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 804kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Cool 5 minutes Total Time 55 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 16 oz Jiffy Corn muffin mix ( 2 8-ounce boxes)▢ ⅔ cup milk▢ 2 large eggs (room temperature)▢ 15 oz creamed corn (canned)▢ 15 oz sweet corn (canned, drained or use 1 cup thawed frozen corn)▢ 1 lb ground beef▢ 1 packet taco seasoning (or see recipe)▢ 15 oz RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)▢ 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (grated)

InstructionsIn a large mixing bowl, combine the Jiffy corn muffin mix with the eggs and milk. Then, mix in the creamed corn and sweet corn. Transfer half of the corn mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish.16 oz Jiffy Corn muffin mix, ⅔ cup milk, 2 large eggs, 15 oz creamed corn, 15 oz sweet cornHeat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Add in 1 packet of taco seasoning (plus any water as indicated on the package), and simmer until the meat is fully cooked. 1 lb ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoningStir in the RoTel tomatoes and transfer the ground beef mixture to the baking dish. Top the ground beef with half the cheddar cheese (¾ cups). Then, add the remaining corn mixture. 15 oz RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 ½ cups cheddar cheeseTop the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese and place it in the oven to bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes.Remove the casserole from the oven. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes so that it may set before slicing into squares and serving. Top with your favorite taco toppings, if desired. Equipment You May Need9x13 baking dishWooden SpoonMeasuring Cups Notes Topping ideas: shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatoes, green onions, sliced black olives, a drizzle of taco sauce. If you don’t have a casserole dish, you can bake this in a large cast-iron skillet. If you forgot to take your eggs out of the fridge so they can come to room temperature, place them in a bowl of lukewarm water for about 5 minutes.

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Tasty recipes to pair with any type of quesadilla at breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

A quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish that consists of tortillas, cheese, and other ingredients and is then fried on a griddle or stove. Traditionally, corn tortillas are used. However, flour tortillas can also be used.

Their versatility and ease of preparation makes them a frequent meal at our house. Whether you’re eating a quesadilla as a snack or as your dinner, quesadillas can be made even more enjoyable when served with the right accompaniments!

1. Guacamole

Guacamole is such a tasty side dish that goes well with many other Mexican-inspired dishes. It doesn’t matter if you use it as a topping for a quesadilla or dip your tortillas in it.

It also comes together quickly and easily with only a few simple ingredients. If you’re tired of the usual guac, try my creamy guac or hatch chili guac!

Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)

Check out this recipe

2. Refried Black Beans

Refried black beans are satisfying and full of flavor. It’s one of those easy foods you can prepare ahead of time and keep on hand for whenever you crave it!

So, if you’re looking to cut back calories or follow a restricted diet, this wonderfully nutritious dish will keep you satisfied and wanting more.

Refried Black Beans

Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!

Check out this recipe

3. Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro lime rice is a deliciously fresh way to enjoy white rice and it can be served with various entrees! The cilantro and lime gives the rice just the right amount of flavor without being overpowering.

Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!

What is so great about this dish is that you can make it in an Instant Pot, which makes everything simple and convenient, and you’ll have your rice ready in a fraction of the time it normally takes!

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

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4. Corn Fries

If you are craving a unique Mexican-inspired side dish, corn fries are the answer. Sweet corn, spices, cheese, and Mexican crema top crispy fries in this mouthwatering side dish.

These fries are so simple to make that you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time at all and give you more time to enjoy this meal with your family. This is a must-have side dish that goes especially well with quesadillas!

Corn Fries

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5. Roasted Salsa Roja

We can’t get enough of this homemade roasted salsa roja. It takes very little time to roast the vegetables and blend them down into this delicious salsa.

Depending on your preference, you can leave it coarse or blend it smooth. It works perfectly well for dipping or topping quesadillas because of its tangy and refreshing flavor.

Roasted Salsa Roja

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6. Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Quesadillas and Mexican-style rice are commonly paired at most Mexican restaurants. This rice is as easy to make as any rice, but it’s full of all the right spices and seasonings!

If you’re a first-time cook, the term “restaurant-style” may sound intimidating, but we promise you that this dish is easy to cook and always turns out just right.

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

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7. Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken tortilla soup is a comforting and flavorful dish. Whether you’re feeling down or under the weather, this dish is sure to lift your spirits and make you feel content!

It goes well with a variety of other foods, particularly a crispy quesadilla. You can serve up this soup in a cup or a bowl depending on how hungry you are!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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8. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are extremely addictive, and we can’t get enough of them! Fortunately, this version is the healthier alternative when compared to the typical oil-fried tortilla chips.

You can dip them in guacamole, refried black beans, roasted salsa roja, or simply eat them salted. Either way, we guarantee you will keep coming back for more!

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

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9. Mexican Street Corn

If you are craving an authentic Mexican snack in the summertime, then you need to try some elote, also known as Mexican street corn.

There are so many delicious ways to dress this up, most commonly it includes butter, chili powder, crema, and queso fresco. All you have to do is roast the corn and let your guests choose their own toppings!

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!

Check out this recipe

10. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

Ground beef Mexican casserole paired with some delicious quesadillas makes for an excellent and satisfying dinner. This casserole includes fluffy layers of cornbread that sandwich perfectly seasoned ground beef and melted cheese! Your family will ask you to cook this meal at least once a week because they will love it so much!

This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!

Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

Check out this recipe

11. Coctel de Camarones

If you’re looking for a flavorful, fresh, and easy appetizer look no further than this scrumptious Coctel de Camarones or Mexican shrimp cocktail! This shrimp cocktail features an amazing clam and tomato sauce much more impressive than the usual cocktail sauce.

This is one of our favorite Mexican appetizers, and it is a surefire method to please and surprise your guests because it is both fresh and savory. Plus, it just looks pretty when all put together!

Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)

Check out this recipe

12. Albondigas Soup

Albondigas soup, also known as Mexican meatball soup, is a rich and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy!

If you’re looking for a hearty and warm side dish, this is it! Pair it with quesadilla for a filling a tasty meal.

Albondigas Soup

Check out this recipe

13. Rotel Dip

You can whip up this dip in a matter of minutes, and the ingredients are simple and inexpensive if you’re on a budget. You most likely already have the ingredients on hand!

Rotel dip is perhaps the simplest dip you can make! All you need to do is to combine the simple ingredients and let them melt together for a flavorful cheese dip that’s perfect for dunking tortilla chips or slices of quesadilla!

Rotel Dip

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14. Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed green peppers are a delicious and nutritious main course that is perfect when served with quesadillas. After stuffing the peppers with meat and rice, they’re slathered in a savory tomato sauce and roasted until they’re tender.

A meal of stuffed peppers and quesadillas is guaranteed to leave everyone happy and full!

Stuffed Green Peppers

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15. Salsa Verde

Fresh and light, with just the proper amount of lime, cilantro, and heat from the jalapeno, salsa verde is another great dip or topping for any Mexican-inspired meal! If you enjoy spicy foods as we do, you will enjoy salsa.

This tangy and spicy salsa is great with corn fries, air-fried tortilla chips, or a quesadilla slathered in it. It’s a nice change from traditional red salsas.

Authentic Salsa Verde

Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!

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Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!

Please leave us a comment if you decide to try any of the quesadilla pairings we suggested! We love hearing from you!

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What To Serve With Quesadillas: Mexican Cornbread Casserole (+More Great Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 804kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Cool 5 minutes Total Time 55 minutes

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What To Serve With Quesadillas: Mexican Cornbread Casserole (+More Great Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 804kcal

Prep 10 minutes

Cooking 40 minutes

Cool 5 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 16 oz Jiffy Corn muffin mix ( 2 8-ounce boxes)▢ ⅔ cup milk▢ 2 large eggs (room temperature)▢ 15 oz creamed corn (canned)▢ 15 oz sweet corn (canned, drained or use 1 cup thawed frozen corn)▢ 1 lb ground beef▢ 1 packet taco seasoning (or see recipe)▢ 15 oz RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)▢ 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (grated)

Equipment You May Need9x13 baking dishWooden SpoonMeasuring Cups

Notes Topping ideas: shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatoes, green onions, sliced black olives, a drizzle of taco sauce. If you don’t have a casserole dish, you can bake this in a large cast-iron skillet. If you forgot to take your eggs out of the fridge so they can come to room temperature, place them in a bowl of lukewarm water for about 5 minutes.

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Course Casseroles, Dinner RecipesCuisine Mexican

US CustomaryMetric

1. Guacamole#

2. Refried Black Beans#

3. Cilantro Lime Rice#

4. Corn Fries#

5. Roasted Salsa Roja#

6. Restaurant Style Mexican Rice#

7. Chicken Tortilla Soup#

8. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips#

9. Mexican Street Corn#

10. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole#

11. Coctel de Camarones#

12. Albondigas Soup#

13. Rotel Dip#

14. Stuffed Green Peppers#

15. Salsa Verde#

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What To Serve With Quesadillas: Mexican Cornbread Casserole (+More Great Recipes!)#

Nutrition#

1. Guacamole

2. Refried Black Beans

3. Cilantro Lime Rice

4. Corn Fries

5. Roasted Salsa Roja

6. Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

7. Chicken Tortilla Soup

8. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

9. Mexican Street Corn

10. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

11. Coctel de Camarones

12. Albondigas Soup

13. Rotel Dip

14. Stuffed Green Peppers

15. Salsa Verde

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What To Serve With Quesadillas: Mexican Cornbread Casserole (+More Great Recipes!)

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