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Chloe

Cheeseburger Quesadilla

cheeseburger quesadilla recipe made easy at home. A crispy, cheesy fusion that packs all the classic burger flavors into a handheld tortilla. Ready in 30 minu
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
For Serving
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • optional extra pickles for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and smoked paprika until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. On each, sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Divide the cooked beef mixture evenly over the cheese. Top with chopped pickles and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of the burger sauce. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese over each, then place a second tortilla on top to form a sandwich.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean and heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Carefully place one assembled quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more oil as needed.
  5. Transfer each cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into quarters or six wedges. Serve immediately, garnished with shredded lettuce and diced tomato, with extra burger sauce on the side for dipping.