Barbecue Pulled Pork Quesadillas

Your cookout or tailgate will be the go-to spot on game day with this delicious quesadilla recipe.

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By: Chrissy Barua

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Ingredients

  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded pork or chicken
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Yields: 2 servings

Instructions

1: Heat a non-stick pan over a grill heated to medium-high. Place a tortilla in the pan and spread a layer cheese on one side of the tortilla. Then add half of the spinach, half the pork, half the salsa, drizzle with half the barbecue sauce, season with pepper and top with another layer of cheese. Place a second tortilla on top.

2: Cook the quesadilla, pressing down lightly with a spatula or a heavy frying pan until the one side is golden brown, crispy and the cheese is melted. Carefully flip the quesadilla and repeat until the other side is golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.

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