10 Amazing Cheeseburger Quesadillas Secrets
Create a fun, melty dinner mashup with these Cheeseburger Quesadillas. This recipe brings the flavor of your favorite burger right into a crispy, cheesy tortilla. It is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Place one tortilla in a clean, lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over the tortilla.
- Spoon half of the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the cheese.
- Top with a second tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite burger toppings like pickles, sliced tomatoes, or a dollop of secret sauce.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- For an extra crispy exterior, brush the outside of the tortillas lightly with melted butter before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 550
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 700mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg
