Description
Savor the delicious flavors of Cheeseburger Quesadillas, a delightful fusion of your favorite fast-food flavors wrapped in crispy tortillas. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these cheesy delights that are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each quesadilla features melty cheddar cheese, savory ground beef, and a homemade special sauce that adds an irresistible tang. Serve them with a refreshing wedge salad and extra dipping sauce on the side for a complete meal everyone will love. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these Cheeseburger Quesadillas transform classic comfort food into a fun dining experience.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 24 dill pickle chips (optional)
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce (cored and cut into 4 wedges)
- 8 cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the special sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned (6-8 minutes), then drain excess fat.
- Wipe the skillet clean, coat with nonstick spray, and heat over medium. For each tortilla, layer half with cheese, cooked beef, and more cheese before folding.
- Cook each folded tortilla for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Keep warm while repeating with remaining tortillas. Serve with wedge salads drizzled with special sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your quesadillas with toppings like jalapeños or bacon for extra flavor. Try different cheeses such as Monterey Jack for a unique twist.