Description
These Cheeseburger Quesadillas are a delicious fusion of classic cheeseburger flavors wrapped inside crispy, cheesy tortillas. Ready in just 15 minutes, they combine seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and your favorite burger toppings between warm tortillas, served alongside a tangy special sauce that complements every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual snack.
Ingredients
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons minced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon minced white onion
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Quesadillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ketchup, to taste (approximately 1/4 cup)
- Mustard, to taste (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 4 large tortillas (Mission gluten free tortillas recommended)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped onions (optional)
- Chopped pickles (optional)
- Chopped cooked bacon (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the Special Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, minced dill pickles, minced white onion, and white vinegar. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients. This sauce can be prepared several days in advance and refrigerated to enhance the flavors.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Season the Beef Mixture: Transfer the cooked beef to a mixing bowl. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, generally two parts ketchup to one part mustard, to create a saucy, flavorful filling rather than a dry mixture. Mix well.
- Heat Cooking Surface: Preheat a large skillet or electric griddle over medium heat and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one tortilla on the heated skillet. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla. Spoon the saucy ground beef mixture evenly on top. Add desired toppings such as chopped onions, pickles, or bacon. Sprinkle another thin layer of cheddar cheese over the toppings and cover with a second tortilla.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Allow the bottom tortilla to brown and crisp up, then carefully flip the quesadilla to brown the other side as well, cooking until the cheese is melted and both sides are crisp and golden.
- Rest and Slice: Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cooling rack and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This resting period helps the cheese to set, making slicing easier. Then place on a cutting board and slice into wedges.
- Serve: Serve the quesadilla wedges warm alongside the prepared special sauce for dipping, enjoying the perfect balance of cheeseburger flavors in every bite.
Notes
- The special sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer spicier quesadillas, consider adding some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free tortillas as recommended.
- Variations of toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, or pickled jalapeños can enhance the quesadilla’s flavor.
- Make sure to cook the quesadilla over medium heat to allow the cheese to melt without burning the tortillas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
