Description
Savory Carnitas Quesadillas are a fiesta of flavors, featuring crispy tortillas filled with tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas and gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game day snacks, these cheesy delights can be customized with your favorite toppings. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked carnitas (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup salsa (spicy or mild)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Warm one tortilla in the skillet until pliable. Spread half of the tortilla with carnitas and top with cheese, cilantro, and salsa.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling and gently press down with a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a cutting board, cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
- Serve warm topped with sour cream and additional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg