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Birria Quesadilla Recipe

Crispy Birria Quesadilla Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy this Crispy Birria Quesadilla Recipe, a quick and customizable comfort food delight that satisfies cravings in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Whole Wheat Tortillas Substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free options.
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Can use cheddar or vegan cheese for dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms Bell peppers can offer a sweet contrast if desired.
  • 1 cup Slow Cooker Birria Meat Can swap for pulled pork or beef.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Salsa Homemade or store-bought works wonderfully.
  • 1 cup Guacamole Consider adding diced avocado for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Dip each tortilla into the warm Birria broth or brush the broth onto both sides. Warm the soaked tortilla in the skillet for 30 seconds.
  3. Layer shredded Monterey Jack cheese, followed by sliced mushrooms and 1/4 cup of slow-cooked Birria meat on one side of the tortilla.
  4. Fold the tortilla over the filling and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. Flip the quesadilla and toast the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes until crispy.
  6. Continue with remaining tortillas, stacking them on a plate to keep warm.
  7. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with leftover Birria broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, dip tortillas in Birria broth and avoid overfilling them for easier handling.

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