Description
Birria Pizza Quesadilla is a delicious fusion dish that combines the rich flavors of birria with the cheesy goodness of a quesadilla, topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked birria meat, shredded
 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
 - 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
 - 4 large flour tortillas
 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
 - 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
 - 1/2 cup diced onions
 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
 - Lime wedges (for serving)
 
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the shredded birria meat and taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
 - Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the tortilla.
 - On one half of the tortilla, layer 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Oaxaca cheese, and 1/2 cup of the cooked birria meat. Top with a sprinkle of diced onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
 - Fold the tortilla in half to create a quesadilla.
 - In the same skillet, cook the quesadilla over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
 - Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges on the side.
 
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños inside the quesadilla before folding.
 - For a vegetarian option, substitute the birria meat with sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers, and use a plant-based cheese.
 
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 - Cook Time: 15 minutes
 - Category: Main Dish
 - Method: Skillet
 - Cuisine: Mexican
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
 - Calories: 450
 - Sugar: 3g
 - Sodium: 800mg
 - Fat: 25g
 - Saturated Fat: 10g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 15g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 30g
 - Fiber: 2g
 - Protein: 25g
 - Cholesterol: 70mg