Dinner

Cheeseburger Quesadilla Recipe

Bylilan Sage October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

Introduction

Cheeseburger quesadillas combine the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the satisfying crispiness of a quesadilla. This easy recipe delivers juicy seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and tangy toppings wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner.

The image shows three triangular pieces of quesadilla stacked on a white plate, each piece having two golden brown, crispy layers of toasted tortilla on the top and bottom. Between these layers is a mix of melted yellow cheese, finely ground cooked beef, and slices of green pickles, visible through the slightly open edges of the quesadilla. In the background, there is a white bowl filled with a light orange creamy dip. The surface underneath is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup mayo
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon pickle relish
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
16 thinly sliced cheddar cheese slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup pickles
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together mayo, grated onion, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and paprika until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess grease.
Step 3: Season the cooked beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and remove from heat.
Step 4: Lay out tortillas on a flat surface. On half of each tortilla, place 2 slices of cheese. Divide the beef mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with chopped onions, pickles, and 2 more cheese slices. Fold the tortillas over to form quesadillas.
Step 5: Heat olive oil in a clean skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Step 6: Remove from heat, slice into triangles, and serve warm with the prepared burger sauce.

Tips & Variations

Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a spicy kick.
Add diced tomatoes or lettuce for extra freshness inside the quesadilla.
Try turkey or plant-based ground beef for a lighter or vegetarian option.
To make the burger sauce ahead, prepare it and refrigerate for up to three days to let the flavors deepen.

Storage

Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to restore crispiness and melt the cheese again. The burger sauce can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Serve

A stack of three triangular quesadilla slices on a white plate, each slice showing two main layers: a crispy, golden-brown tortilla on the top and bottom, with a filling of melted orange cheddar cheese mixed with light brown cooked ground beef and pieces of green pickles in between. The quesadilla edges are slightly browned and uneven, and the stacked quesadillas reveal the gooey cheese and meat filling inside. The plate rests on a white marbled surface with a patterned cloth underneath, and there is a blurred small white bowl containing light-colored dipping sauce in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze cheeseburger quesadillas?

Yes, you can freeze fully assembled and cooked quesadillas by wrapping them tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or oven directly from frozen for best results.