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Quick & Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla

Taylor Jackzen

When it comes to culinary inventions, few things are as exciting as combining two beloved dishes into one sensational creation. Enter the BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla! This delightful fusion brings together the smoky goodness of slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork, the gooey perfection of quesadilla cheese, and the tangy kick of BBQ sauce. Prepared on a soft flour tortilla, this is a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more.

The key to an outstanding BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla lies in the foundation—slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork. The succulent and tender shreds of pork are infused with smoky flavors, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. If you’re in need of a recipe for slow-cooker BBQ Pulled Pork, check out this recipe.

Once your pulled pork has been slow-cooked, this recipe only takes about 15 minutes making it perfect a week night meal. Let's dive in!

Quick & Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadilla

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded BBQ pulled pork

  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 1 cup Mexican style quesadilla cheese

  • 1/4 cup charred corn

  • 1 jalapeno, diced

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

  • Cooking oil or butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

  2. Place one tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla.

  3. Spread half of the shredded BBQ pulled pork on top of the cheese.

  4. Sprinkle diced jalapeno and charred corn over the pulled pork.

  5. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce over the top.

  6. Place another tortilla on top to cover the filling.

  7. Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla becomes golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.

  8. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it cool for a minute, then slice it into wedges and sprinkle cilantro on top.

  9. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make the second quesadilla.

  10. Serve the BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas hot with additional BBQ sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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