Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRalph & Kacoo'sPanama Quesadillas Recipe

Panama Quesadillas Recipe

Inspired by Ralph & Kacoo's
Time30m
Serves2

A large 14” flour tortilla loaded with your choice of smoked brisket, shrimp, chicken, crawfish, or boudin, pepper jack and cheddar cheese, onions, peppers, and our Panama sauce. Grilled to a golden brown. Served with guacamole, sour cream and our pico de gallo.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla

Filling

Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Choose Your Protein

    Select one of the following proteins: smoked brisket, shrimp, chicken, crawfish, or boudin. If using shrimp or chicken, ensure they are cooked and seasoned.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Quesadilla Filling

    In the same skillet, add the chosen protein to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 5

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    Place the flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread the sautéed mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle pepper jack and cheddar cheese on top, then drizzle the Panama sauce over the cheese.

  4. 6

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Fold the tortilla in half over the filling. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Quesadilla

    Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.

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