Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheeseburger Quesadillas with Burger Sauce. This mouthwatering recipe features crispy tortillas stuffed with seasoned ground beef or turkey, melted cheese, and a delectable homemade burger sauce that takes the flavor to new heights. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are sure to satisfy cravings for all ages. Customizable with your favorite toppings and sides, they make a versatile meal that can easily be tailored to suit anyone’s taste. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is a go-to for busy families looking for delicious meal options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 8 8-inch tortillas
- Grated cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)
- Diced pickles
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2–3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1–2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener or sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried minced onions, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the meat mixture until browned (about 8–10 minutes).
- Assemble each quesadilla by layering cooked meat on one tortilla, adding cheese and diced pickles, then topping with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side).
- For the burger sauce, whisk together mayo, ketchup, pickle relish, sweetener, paprika, onion powder, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve warm drizzled with the burger sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg