Kalua Pork Quesadillas with Tomato and Avocado Salsa
Elevate your snack or dinner game with these irresistible Kalua Pork Quesadillas with Tomato and Avocado Salsa—a fusion of smoky Hawaiian-inspired flavors and classic Tex-Mex comfort food. This recipe combines tender, shredded Kalua pork and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, tucked into golden, buttery flour tortillas for the ultimate cheesy, savory bite. Paired with a refreshing homemade salsa featuring juicy Roma tomatoes, creamy avocado, zesty lime, and fragrant cilantro, these quesadillas are a perfect blend of rich and fresh. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. Serve them hot and crispy with the vibrant salsa on the side for a flavor-packed meal or party appetizer!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, shredded Kalua pork
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 medium, diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 large, diced Avocado
- 1 small, finely diced Red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, prepare the tomato and avocado salsa by combining the diced tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado. Set aside.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each tortilla.
Place one tortilla butter-side down in the skillet. Add 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the tortilla.
Top the cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded Kalua pork, spreading it evenly. Place another tortilla on top, butter-side up.
Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and pork to make 2 more quesadillas.
Serve the warm quesadilla wedges with the fresh tomato and avocado salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.5 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.2 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 6750 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 195.5 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2049 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3339 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
