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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Using Leftovers: Cheddar Maple Pork Quesadilla

    Using Leftovers: Cheddar Maple Pork Quesadilla

    Updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    I am an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are my own.

    I know you guys are going to think I'm crazy. I think I'm crazy, but when I saw the leftover pork chop in the fridge I thought…

    Hmm what goes with pork?

    That's when I saw the maple syrup -- for some reason I always think sweet with pork chops.

    Then I remembered the maple-wrapped cheddar bites I just had in Toronto. Click here to see them. OMG SO yummy.

    Hey look, there's an unopened bag of spinach and BAM!

    Lunch!

    I'm not sure I can technically call this a "Quesadilla" -- it's more of a warmed sandwich on soft tortillas but whatever. It was yummy! The maple syrup was just enough to add a touch of fun flavor without overpowering the whole dish.

    Here's what I did…

    Ingredients

    • 2 small whole-grain tortillas (I use Trader Joe's low-carb, they are only 45 calories each!)
    • 2 oz leftover cooked pork loin, cut into small cubes
    • 1 Mini Babybel White Cheddar, cut into small cubes
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • Handful of raw spinach leaves, chopped

    Instructions

    Before I get started I thought I'd show you a little behind the scenes. Here's the counter by my stove with all the ingredients.

    I don't always do this. Sometimes I chop as I go, but today I was feeling a bit more organized.

    Notice the Laughing Cow lunch bag in the background? They sent that to me with samples of the white cheddar. Can you say best job ever?!

    Anyway ...

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and place the first tortilla down. Top it with half the cheese and the pork then drizzle with maple syrup.

    TIP: Spray a teaspoon measuring spoon with non-stick cooking spray before measuring out the syrup. It will help it slide right out.

    Pile on the spinach, the remaining cheese and top with the other tortilla. Press down to squish all the ingredients flat. Cook it until the bottom gets a little crispy and brown, about 3 minutes.

    Flip carefully. There isn't a lot of cheese to hold everything together. This is when my oversized Ho Ho Ho spatula comes in handy!

    Just slide your flipper underneath and place your hand on top to flip.

    Cook another 2-3 minutes until crispy on the other side.

    Remove and enjoy!

    I cut in half and ate it like a sandwich. It was delicious!

    Disclosure: I've partnered with The Laughing Cow. Click here for more info and click here to see all my ideas using the Laughing Cow!

    📖 Recipe

    cheddar maple pork quesadilla featured

    Using Leftovers: Cheddar Maple Pork Quesadilla

    Don't let your leftover pork go to waste! Make a mouth-watering cheddar maple pork quesadilla with this simple recipe.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 281 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 small whole-grain tortillas I use Trader Joe's low-carb, they are only 45 calories each!
    • 2 oz leftover cooked pork loin cut into small cubes
    • 1 Mini Babybel White Cheddar cut into small cubes
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • Handful of raw spinach leaves chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and place the first tortilla down. Top it with half the cheese and the pork then drizzle with maple syrup. TIP: Spray a teaspoon measuring spoon with non-stick cooking spray before measuring out the syrup. It will help it slide right out.
      2 oz leftover cooked pork loin, 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • Pile on the spinach, the remaining cheese and top with the other tortilla. Press down to squish all the ingredients flat. Cook it until the bottom gets a little crispy and brown, about 3 minutes.
      2 small whole-grain tortillas, 1 Mini Babybel White Cheddar, Handful of raw spinach leaves
    • Flip carefully. There isn't a lot of cheese to hold everything together. This is when my oversized Ho Ho Ho spatula comes in handy!
    • Just slide your flipper underneath and place your hand on top to flip.
    • Cook another 2-3 minutes until crispy on the other side.
    • Remove and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Cheddar, Maple, Pork, Quesadilla
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    1. Ashley

      June 12, 2013 at 8:35 am

      nice experiment!!! Gonna try this weekend.

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