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Carnitas Quesadilla

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Servings: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 415.9kcal
Author: Ryan Lawrence

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.
    This is a picture of a skillet with a quesadilla being cooked.
  • 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!
    This is a picture of the carnitas quesadilla cooked in a skillet.

Notes

  • The portion of cheese and meat will depend on the size of the tortilla, add more to taste. 
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 415.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 21.7g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 115.2mg | Sodium: 648.8mg | Potassium: 481.1mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 378.6IU | Calcium: 343.2mg | Iron: 2.8mg