MEATLOAF QUESADILLAS WITH CILANTRO CREAM

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 teaspoons green hot sauce
2 cups leftover Mini Skillet Meatloaves, crumbled, recipe follows
1 14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 scallion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork and/or veal)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1 to 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Make the cilantro cream: Puree the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and hot sauce in a blender until smooth.
  • Prepare the quesadillas: Mix the meatloaf, beans, scallion, cumin, cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese, then top with one-quarter of the meat mixture and another 1/4 cup cheese. Top with another tortilla and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter, tortillas and filling. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with the cilantro cream.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, chili powder and garlic in a large bowl. Add the meat, season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands until combined. Shape into six 3-to-4-inch oval loaves.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the loaves and brown about 3 minutes per side.
  • Whisk the ketchup, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and brush a few tablespoonfuls over the meat. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover and simmer over low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the loaves to a plate. Add the remaining ketchup mixture to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve 4 meatloaves with the hot glaze, reserving 2 for quesadillas.

Marko Kamperelic
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I'm always looking for new ways to use leftover meatloaf, and this recipe is a great one! The quesadillas are delicious and easy to make.


Vicky Diaz
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These quesadillas are so good! I love the combination of the meatloaf, cheese, and cilantro cream sauce.


logs cabiin
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Doug eagle eyes Prouty
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover meatloaf. They're also a fun and easy meal to make with kids.


Cynthia Osegbo
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The cilantro cream sauce is amazing!


Waqas Lovely
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These quesadillas are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, meaty, and oh-so-satisfying.


Ana marie Jara
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Grace Pineda
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These quesadillas were a snap to make and they were a big hit with my kids. I'll definitely be making them again!


Ijazahmad Ahmad
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I had a hard time finding meatloaf that was flavorful enough for these quesadillas. Maybe I'll try making my own meatloaf next time.


Sudheer Solangi
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These quesadillas were a little too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Brittany Brown
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I'm always looking for new ways to use leftover meatloaf, and this recipe is a keeper! The quesadillas are crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro cream sauce is the perfect complement.


Renee Schuster
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These quesadillas were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Angela Sanders
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What a creative and delicious way to use leftover meatloaf! I'll definitely be making these again.


Badar Bhatti
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OMG! These quesadillas are to die for! The combination of the savory meatloaf and the creamy cilantro sauce is absolutely heavenly.