Carnitas Stuffed Quesadillas
Delicious and quick weeknight dinner idea. Enjoy flavorful quesadillas at home to dress them up for a fun date night or double the recipe to make appetizers for a party.
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Servings: 8 quesadillas
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 Frontera Carnitas Taco Skillet Package
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese or chihuahua cheese
Instructions
- Turn stove to medium heat with a saucepan. Add oil, then Frontera Carnitas Taco Skillet and water. Cook, stirring occasionally for 11-13 minutes. Once the sauce thickens, check pork to ensure it's at 165 degrees.1 tablespoon oil, 1 Frontera Carnitas Taco Skillet Package, 1/4 cup water
- Remove from heat and use a wooden spoon to mash the pork to shred it.
- Heat griddle to 350 degrees. Place two tortillas on the griddle. Add just enough cheese to cover each tortilla. Add carnitas mixture and spread over the cheese.4 flour tortillas, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Add another layer of cheese, slightly thicker than the first. Top with the second tortilla.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom tortilla is lightly golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from griddle and place on a cutting board. Use a pizza cutter to slice into clean quarters.
- Place on a tray around the salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
- Alternatively, use your favorite carnitas recipe. Add corn or roasted peppers if you choose, as well.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g
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