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!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 3
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each tortilla.
Step 4
Place one tortilla butter-side down in the skillet. Add 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the tortilla.
Step 5
Top the cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded Kalua pork, spreading it evenly. Place another tortilla on top, butter-side up.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Step 8
Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and pork to make 2 more quesadillas.
Step 9
Serve the warm quesadilla wedges with the fresh tomato and avocado salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1364.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3288.7 |
| Total Fat 223.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 97.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g | |
| Cholesterol 646.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6750.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 125.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 195.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 52.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2048.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3339.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories