Best 5 Leftover Pork Quesadillas Recipes

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Unlock the ultimate comfort food potential of your leftover pork with our curated collection of delectable quesadilla recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where succulent pork, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas unite to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect quesadilla, from choosing the right cheese blend to achieving the ideal golden-brown crunch. Get ready to transform your leftover pork into a mouthwatering feast that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PULLED PORK QUESADILLA



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Use your leftover pulled pork in this perfect Mexican pulled pork quesadilla recipe! It wows with black beans, chiles, and melty cheese.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.5 cups leftover slow cooker pulled pork (or your favorite BBQ pulled pork)
1 15-ounce can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 medium red onion (finely chopped)
1 4-ounce can diced green chiles in their juices
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro*
2 cups shredded cheddar (pepper jack, or Monterey jack cheese (I used cheddar))
8 8-inch flour tortillas
Nonstick spray (canola oil, or butter, for grilling the quesadillas)
Homemade BBQ sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)
Nonfat plain Greek yogurt ( or sour cream)
Chopped green onions (or cilantro)

Steps:

  • If you'd like to keep your quesadillas warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the pulled pork, black beans, red onion, green chiles, and cilantro.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Assemble the quesadillas and cook: Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with nonstick spray or lightly brush with olive oil. Lay a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over half. Top with ½ cup of the pork mixture.
  • Sprinkle an additional 2 tablespoons cheese on top, the fold the tortilla over the cheese to create a half moon. To cook 2 quesadillas at the same time, slide the folded quesadilla to one side of the skillet with the straight edge running down the middle, then cook a second quesadilla beside it (the open sides of the quesadillas will point away from each other).
  • Cook quesadillas on both sides until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 6 minutes total. If desired, transfer cooked quesadillas to a clean baking sheet and place on the lower rack of the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  • Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot with a drizzle of BBQ sauce (I like to warm the sauce first), Greek yogurt, and green onions or cilantro as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 8, Calories 354 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

LEFTOVER PORK QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas are an excellent way to use up leftovers - like these scrumptious Leftover Pork Quesadillas. Cooked pork is combined with sausage, peppers, onion, seasonings and lots of cheese then stuffed inside flour tortillas and sautéed. Crispy on the outside, full of flavor on the inside. You can use just about any leftovers - pork, steak, chicken, shrimp, even chopped vegetables!

Provided by (By Lee Clayton Roper)

Categories     main dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 large yellow or red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Mexican seasoning
2 cooked pork loin chops (around 1/2-inch thick), chopped
2 cooked small breakfast turkey sausages (like Jimmy Dean), chopped
2 8-inch flour tortillas
6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
Greek yogurt or sour cream, for garnish
Tomato-Mango Salsa, or purchased, for garnish
Chopped avocado, for garnish
Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with olive oil (or nonstick cooking spray) and heat over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onion and green pepper; sprinkle with Mexican seasoning and cook, stirring frequently, until soft.
  • Stir in the chopped cooked pork and turkey sausage and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, just until warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the filling between the two flour tortillas and sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese on top of the filling. Fold the tortillas in half around the filling, and spray (or brush) the outside of the tortillas with olive oil.
  • Reheat the same large skillet (no need to clean it out) over medium heat. Add the stuffed tortillas side-by-side and cook until until lightly browned on the bottom, then flip them over and cook until lightly browned on the other side.
  • Cut each tortilla in half and serve with any or all of the recommended garnishes.

FUNKED OUT PORK QUESADILLA



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 5h26m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 lime, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chipotle en adobo sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, juices reserved
2 cups shredded Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder, recipe follows
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large whole wheat tortillas (or white, corn or sun-dried tomato)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder

Steps:

  • For the crema: Combine the yogurt, lime zest and juice, cilantro and adobo sauce in a small bowl, stirring well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the quesadillas: Preheat a grill pan and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Soak the onions in the jalapeno juice about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the jalapenos, onions, pork and cheese. Divide the mix on top of 2 tortilla rounds. Top each with another tortilla round. Spray the round with olive oil and place face down onto the grill. Grill until the cheese is melted and the tortillas begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove the quesadillas from the grill pan, cut each into quarters and serve with the crema.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Using a pastry brush, spread the mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  • Set the meat on a rack set into a roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the shoulder reads 185 degrees F, about 4 hours. Remove the pork from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

LEFTOVER PORK QUESADILLAS



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Serve these delicious and cheesy Mexican quesadillas with leftovers from our Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots that you made earlier in the week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup reserved roasted vegetables (from Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
4 large flour tortillas
2 reserved cooked pork chops (from Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots)
3 1/2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine roasted vegetables and jalapenos. Spread mixture on half of each of 4 tortillas. Thinly slice pork chops, discarding bones. Top vegetable mixture with pork and cheese; fold tortillas over filling.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high. In two batches, cook quesadillas until cheese is melted, 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

LEFTOVER PORK CHOP STIR FRY



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Make and share this Leftover Pork Chop Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Team Rocco

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -1 1/2 lb left-over pork chop
1 cup stir fry vegetables (I prefer snow peas and carrots, but broccoli would be good too!)
6 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less depending on heat preference)
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut the left-over pork chops into thin strips at a slight bias.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons seame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sautee until tender.
  • In the meanwhile, mix ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup.
  • Add pork to the garlic and onion and cook until warmed through
  • Add stir fry veggies and cook for about 2 minutes more, adding the sauce at the last minute. (A little cornstarch can be added here if you want the sauce thicker).
  • Serve over your favorite rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 1070.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 26.5, Protein 26.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used for quesadillas, but corn tortillas are the traditional choice. Make sure the tortillas are fresh and pliable.
  • Use high-quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in a quesadilla, so don't skimp on quality. Use a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.
  • Don't overload the quesadillas: Quesadillas should be filled with just enough ingredients so that they can be folded in half without breaking. If you overload them, they will be difficult to fold and eat.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat: This will help to prevent the tortillas from burning. Cook the quesadillas for a few minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately: Quesadillas are best served hot and fresh. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a party appetizer. With a little planning, you can make quesadillas that everyone will love. So next time you have leftover pork, don't just throw it away. Use it to make some delicious quesadillas!

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