Pork and Cheese Quesadillas
Mexican Recipes

Pork and Cheese Quesadillas

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serves 4

These pork and cheese quesadillas are a quick way to turn cooked pork into a crisp, melty dinner. The filling is warmed with peppers, onion, cumin and smoked paprika, then folded into tortillas with plenty of cheese.

Cook them in a dry pan until golden and serve in wedges with salsa, soured cream or a simple salad. They work well for using up leftover roast pork, pulled pork or cooked pork shoulder.

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15 mins prep20 mins cook35 mins total

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the red onion and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.

  2. Stir in the cooked pork, sweetcorn, smoked paprika, cumin and salsa. Cook for 3-4 minutes until hot, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. Tip the filling into a bowl and wipe out the pan. Mix the cheddar and mozzarella together in a separate bowl.

  4. Lay four tortillas on a board. Scatter a little cheese over each, add the warm pork filling, then top with the remaining cheese. Cover with the remaining tortillas and press down gently.

  5. Cook one quesadilla at a time in the dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden, crisp and the cheese has melted.

  6. Transfer to a board, rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve hot with lime wedges, salsa, soured cream or guacamole.

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