Leftover Pulled Pork Quesadillas
These leftover pulled pork quesadillas stuff saucy pulled pork, cheese, fried onions, and jalapenos into crispy, golden tortillas.
Servings: 8 Quesadillas
Calories: 606kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover pulled pork
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 2 cups French crispy fried onions
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Add the BBQ sauce and pulled pork to a medium sized pan over medium heat.
- Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced jalapenos and green onions, and mix until just combined.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large flat bottom skillet over low heat, add one tortilla, 1⁄4 cup cheese, some of the hot pulled pork mixture, another 1⁄4 cup of cheese, and top with crispy fried onions.
- Fold the tortilla in half, creating a half moon shape, and cook over low heat until golden brown on both sides, and the cheese has melted.
- Cut into halves or thirds and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips
- Use low heat so the tortillas crisp without burning.
- For easy flipping and to keep your filling inside the quesadillas, don't overfill the tortillas.
- Mix cheeses for the best melt and flavor.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1666mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 444mg | Iron: 2mg