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Pulled Pork Quesadilla

This Pulled Pork Quesadilla recipe is the perfect sweet and savory appetizer. Filled to the brim with juicy and flavorful pulled pork, sweet caramelized onions and topped with tangy BBQ sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups pulled pork
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese, (mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 red onion, halved and finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and stir to coat. Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. (approximately 7 minutes).  Depending on your oven's temperature, you may need to reduce the heat to prevent burning.
  3. Add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional 5 minutes until "sticky".
  4. Add pulled pork and green peppers, and cook for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.  Empty contents of skillet into a bowl and set aside.
  5. Using the same skillet, wipe clean with a wet cloth.  Add olive oil and heat until shimmering.
  6. Lay tortilla flat and sprinkle with ⅛ of cheese and ⅛ pulled pork mixture.
  7. Fold tortilla in half and cook 1-2 minutes on each side.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.