Description

This Cheeseburger Quesadilla recipe combines the savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the crispy, cheesy goodness of a quesadilla. Ground beef seasoned with classic burger spices is layered with cheddar cheese, onions, and pickles inside a flour tortilla, then grilled to golden perfection. A homemade burger sauce adds a tangy, creamy element that ties everything together for a delicious twist on two favorites.

Ingredients

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Burger Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons grated onion
2 Tablespoons ketchup
1 Tablespoon pickle relish
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Quesadilla Filling

1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
16 thinly sliced cheddar cheese slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup pickles, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the burger sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated onion, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and paprika until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
Season the beef: Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Remove from heat.
Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out the flour tortillas. On half of each tortilla, arrange 2 slices of cheddar cheese, then evenly divide the cooked beef, followed by chopped onions and pickles. Top with 2 more slices of cheddar cheese, then fold the tortilla over to close.
Cook the quesadillas: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the quesadillas and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Serve: Remove from pan, slice into triangles, and serve warm with the prepared burger sauce on the side.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of pickles and onions to your taste.
For extra crispiness, cook the quesadillas on slightly lower heat for a longer time.
Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and keep the quesadilla from becoming soggy.
Store leftover burger sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make it gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheeseburger quesadilla, cheeseburger wrap, ground beef quesadilla, easy quesadilla recipe, cheesy quesadilla