Easy to throw together, this carnitas quesadilla is everything you'd expect for that perfect comforting bite. Gooey and cheesy wrapped in a toasted crispy tortilla, this recipe is incredibly delish and kids-approved!
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Roasted Red SalsaQuesadillas are the ultimate comfort food. Add flavorful, tender pork carnitas and you have the most satisfying quesadilla. Crispy tortilla, melty gooey cheese. Serve it with a side of salsa, guacamole, sour cream or my spicy avocado jalapeño sauce.
- It's super quick and easy to make! One of the best ways to use leftover carnitas like a burrito or nachos, you get a delicious filling meal on a busy weeknight. You can also customize by adding some beans for example.
- It's kid-approved, which for me as the dad of two picky eaters, is a huge win!
Key Ingredients and Variations
- Flour tortilla: I use a burrito size tortilla and fold it in half. You can also use two taco size ones instead.
- Cheese: If you've made my recipes, you know how much I encourage getting blocks of cheese and grating them yourself. It just tastes better, melts creamier and is budget-friendly after you invest in a grater. I use cheddar and mozzarella on this one.
- Pork Carnitas: I use leftovers, I like to warm them up before adding them to the quesadilla.
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How to make Carnitas quesadilla
Step 1:
- Add a tortilla to a skillet, add cheese and carnitas and cook on medium-low for a few minutes or until it starts getting golden.
Step 2:
- Flip and do the same on the other side. You can flip again to make sure the cheese is nicely melted. Serve and enjoy!
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Top Tips
- Use freshly grated cheese whenever possible for the most ooey gooey carnitas quesadilla.
- Cook the quesadilla low and slow to make the cheese it melted completely without the tortilla burning.
- Let the quesadilla rest for a minute or two before slicing it, so it easier and less messy.
- Try using a pizza slicer to cut your quesadilla.
- Serve it with sides like guacamole, sour cream, salsa.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can reheat it in a skillet for a little crispiness, an air fryer at 350℉ for a couple of minutes, or the microwave but it'll come out soft.
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Carnitas Quesadilla
Equipment
- large skillet
- flat spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup shredded cheese - or more
- ½ cup pork carnitas - or more
- 1 large flour tortilla
Instructions
- Optional but recommended: heat up the carnitas in a skillet or microwave.Add a tortilla to a skillet (dry or with a little spray cooking oil or butter). Add a layer of cheese and one of carnitas and cook on medium-low for a few minutes or until it starts getting golden.
- Carefully flip with a flat spatula. Continue cooking for a few minutes on medium-low, flip and repeat. Once the cheese is fully melted, serve with sides of choice and enjoy!
Notes
- The portion of cheese and meat will depend on the size of the tortilla, add more to taste.
Nutrition
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