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Pulled Pork Quesadillas Recipe
Pulled pork quesadillas make an all-time favorite leftover makeover the whole family loves! So simple and easy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 586 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 8 tortillas
- 2 to 3 to 3 cups cooked pulled pork
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 /2 onion sliced
- 1/4 /4 cup pickled jalapenos drained
For the BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 /2 cup beef stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250º F. Place a rimmed sheet pan nearby for transferring the quesadillas.
- Drizzle olive oil into a medium skillet over medium heat. Add one tortilla and top with about 1/2 cup of pulled pork, 1/2 cup of cheese, onions, and jalapenos. Drizzle with prepared BBQ sauce, (recipe follows), and top with second tortilla.
- Carefully flip quesadilla to cook the top side once the bottom tortilla has lightly browned and the cheese is slightly melted.
- Remove from the skillet and transfer to the rimmed sheet pan. Place into the oven to keep warm as you prepare the rest of the quesadillas.
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For the BBQ sauce:
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until well combined and frequently while the sauce cooks. Cook until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
1799mg
(75%)
Potassium
514mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
559mg
(56%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1799mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 559mg | 56% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.