Quesadillas de Pernil con Salsa de Guayaba

Ingredients

• For the Quesadillas:
• 2 cups pernil (slow-roasted pork), shredded 🐖
• 1 ½ cups shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas 🌮
• 1 tbsp butter or oil 🧈
• For the Guava Sauce:
• 0.5 cup guava paste 🍈
• 0.25 cup water 💦
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• For Garnish & Serving:
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro 🌿
• 0.5 cup sour cream or crema 🥛
• Lime wedges 🍋

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Make the Guava Sauce
2. 2In a saucepan over low heat, combine guava paste, water, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Set aside. 🍈🔥
3. 32️⃣ Assemble the Quesadillas
4. 4Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Add shredded pernil and cheese on one half, then fold over. Repeat with remaining tortillas. 🌮🧀
5. 53️⃣ Cook Until Crispy
6. 6Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. 🔥
7. 74️⃣ Serve & Garnish
8. 8Slice quesadillas into wedges, drizzle with guava sauce, and serve with sour cream and lime wedges. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor! 🌿🍋