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Pork Carnitas Quesadillas

This quesadilla is a show-stopper! It's loaded with flavorful, caramelized white and red onions, tender pork carnitas, and cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: pork
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 695kcal

Ingredients
 

Make Dinner in 321's Crockpot Pork Carnitas or Buy Pre-Made Shredded Pork

    Quesadilla

    • 1 White Onion sliced
    • 1 Red Onion sliced
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1-2 teaspoon fajita or taco seasoning
    • ½ lime
    • 1 10 inch tortilla
    • ½-3/4 cup Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack Cheese

    Instructions

    • Melt 1 ½ tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and seasoning, and sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, a squeeze of half a lime, and sauté another 3-5 or until tender and caramelized. Transfer to a plate.
    • Heat a griddle or large skillet on medium high heat. Swipe the pan with a thin layer of butter. Place a tortilla on the prepared area and on one half of the tortilla, top with ingredients in this order: ¼-1/3 cup shredded cheese, ½-3/4 cup shredded pork carnitas, ¼-1/2 cup sautéed onions, and ¼-1/3 cup more shredded cheese.
    • Fold the uncovered tortilla half over and on top of the toppings. Allow the quesadilla to cook 1-2 minutes on each side, flipping 3-4 times, until the cheese is fully melted and tortilla golden brown.
    • Slice in triangles and serve with your favorite toppings.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 39g
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