How to Cook Huitlacoche? Ideas for Mexican Recipes

Gretel Morales

Huitlacoche, also known as cuitlacoche, is a fungus that grows among corn grains. This incredible ingredient is rich in omega-3 and 6, as well as fiber, phosphorus, vitamin C, and other antioxidants.Although in many countries it is considered a pest, in Mexico we use it to prepare delicious dishes, from quesadillas, soup, enchiladas, to stuffed chiles. At Kiwilimón, we have the best recipes for dishes with huitlacoche; you can't miss them.

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Huitlacoche Quesadillas with Oaxaca CheeseWe present to you the best recipe for huitlacoche quesadillas! This version has a touch of Oaxaca cheese, epazote, garlic, onion, and serrano chili. As if that weren't enough, these quesadillas are made with blue masa. You won't be able to resist trying them!View Recipe
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Vegan Aztec Cake with HuitlacocheIf you're looking to try a nutritious, delicious, and meat-free dish, this vegan aztec cake with huitlacoche is the best option. It will be ready in no time, and you will only need some corn tortillas, huitlacoche, zucchini, and corn.View Recipe
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Lenten Chiles Stuffed with HuitlacocheDo not miss this recipe for lent chiles stuffed with huitlacoche; it will leave you speechless thanks to its wonderful flavor. If you don't know how to cook huitlacoche, here we teach you how to prepare these chiles with a creamy squash blossom sauce; it's the perfect combination.View Recipe
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Chicken Stuffed with Huitlacoche and Oaxaca CheeseIf you have some chicken at home, go ahead and prepare this tasty and filling recipe for chicken stuffed with huitlacoche and Oaxaca cheese. Moreover, the flavors will complement even better with the rich poblano chili sauce that accompanies this dish.View Recipe
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Red Enchiladas Stuffed with HuitlacocheDare to give a twist to this traditional Mexican dish and prepare these red enchiladas stuffed with huitlacoche; they will be your downfall. Besides being a great option for lunch, remember that huitlacoche is a good source of vitamins and omega-3 and 6.View Recipe
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Stuffed Ancho Chile with Cheese and HuitlacocheTry something different and prepare this ancho chile stuffed with cheese and huitlacoche; you will be captivated by the blend of flavors. The combination of this mushroom with cheese and creamy chipotle sauce will delight your palate.View Recipe
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Huitlacoche in Cilantro SauceIf you want to include new recipes in your repertoire, do not hesitate to cook these juicy chicken breasts stuffed with huitlacoche in cilantro sauce. The contrast of flavors is simply perfect and complements each other perfectly.Get to work and prepare the dishes with huitlacoche that Kiwilimón has for you; they will be a total success.View Recipe