Best Pork And Cheese Quesadillas Recipes

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PORK QUESADILLAS WITH FRESH SALSA



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I threw this together one night when I was in the mood for quesadillas but didn't feel like going out. The homemade salsa is so fresh and wonderful, you'll absolutely want to double the recipe. -Adam Gaylord, Natick, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (3/4 cup salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each small green, sweet red and orange peppers, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
3/4 pound thinly sliced cooked pork (about 3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALSA:
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
QUESADILLAS:
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook 4-5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pork, salt and pepper; heat through. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. , Place tortillas on a griddle. Layer one-half of each tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 cup pork mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese; fold other half over filling., Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

PORK QUESADILLAS



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This version is inspired by the Cuban sandwich; bread is replaced with tortillas and grilling them adds a smoky flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large garlic clove
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grates
1 pork tenderloin (3/4 to 1 pound)
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 flour tortillas (10-inch or burrito-size)
4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, plus more for serving
6 ounces thinly sliced baked ham
3 to 4 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
8 ounces provolone or Swiss cheese, coarsely shredded (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Use garlic and salt to make a paste. In a small bowl, combine with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the oil. Rub all over pork.
  • Heat grill to high; oil grates. Place pork on hottest part of grill; cover. Cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 155 degrees. 10 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes; thinly slice across the grain.
  • Meanwhile, place onion slices on cooler part of grill; cover. Cook, turning once, until soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce grill to medium-low.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Dividing evenly, layer half of each tortilla with ham, pork, onion, pickles, and cheese. Fold tortillas; press to close.
  • Lightly oil grates. Place quesadillas on grill; cover. Cook, turning once, until browned in spots and cheese has melted, about 4 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.

THE GREATEST QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup grated white Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
6 tablespoons salted butter
Six 8-inch flour tortillas
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
9 fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Toss together the Cheddar, Monterey Jack and pepper jack in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place a single tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a little less than a third of the cheese blend over the tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add about a third of the diced tomato and a third of the chiles. Sprinkle a touch more cheese over the whole thing and gently top and press with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Continue cooking until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

CREAMY JALAPENO AND PULLED PORK QUESADILLA



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Spicy cream cheese, pulled pork, and veggies make quick and tasty quesadillas.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread
1 (11.5 ounce) package OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork
½ cup frozen corn, thawed
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup tomatillo salsa

Steps:

  • Spread tortillas evenly with cream cheese; top half of each of tortilla with remaining ingredients. Fold tortillas in half.
  • Heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla; cook 4 to 5 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning after 2 to 3 min. Repeat with remaining quesadilla. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa

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