Mini Carnitas Quesadillas are the perfect bite-sized party snack—crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold, flavor. Whether you’re making them for game day, a family gathering, or just a fun appetizer, these mini quesadillas deliver big taste in a small package.
The rich, tender carnitas pairs perfectly with melty cheese, all sandwiched between crispy street taco size flour tortillas. Serve them with chopped onions and cilantro and your favorite dips like guacamole, salsa, or chipotle crema.
Helpful Tips
- Flour Tortillas: Use street taco size flour tortillas for this recipe.
- Don’t Overfill: A little carnitas goes a long way—overstuffing can lead to messy, hard-to-flip quesadillas. Stick to about 1-2 tablespoons of filling per mini quesadilla.
- Crisp to Perfection: Cook the quesadillas over medium heat with a little oil or butter for a perfectly golden, crunchy exterior without burning.
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Mini Carnitas Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 12 flour tortillas street taco size
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups carnitas
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- chopped onions and cilantro garnish
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each tortilla.
- In a skillet over medium heat add one tortilla. Top that with carnitas and Monterey jack cheese.
- Add the second tortilla and cook until golden brown. Flip over and continue cooking on the other side.
- Remove from the skillet, cut into fourths, and serve with chopped onions and cilantro.
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