Enjoy the fusion of classic American cheeseburgers and Mexican quesadillas with this mouthwatering Cheeseburger Quesadillas recipe. These cheesy and flavorful quesadillas combine juicy ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and a special sauce, all sandwiched between two tortillas. This quick and satisfying meal is perfect for lunch or dinner, and can be easily customized with your favorite burger toppings. In just under 30 minutes, you can tantalize your taste buds with this unique twist on two beloved dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large tortillas
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, diced pickles, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to make the special sauce.
- Spread the special sauce evenly on one side of each tortilla.
- Divide the ground beef mixture into four equal portions. Place one portion on top of the special sauce on one tortilla, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese over the ground beef.
- Place another tortilla on top to create a quesadilla.
- Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining ground beef, cheese, and tortillas.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drizzle some vegetable oil onto the skillet or griddle.
- Carefully transfer one quesadilla onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Repeat step 11 with the remaining quesadillas.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet or griddle and let them cool for a minute.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Serve the Cheeseburger Quesadillas warm with additional pickles and special sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cheeseburger Quesadillas are a creative and delicious way to combine two classic recipes.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite burger toppings, such as bacon, lettuce, or avocado.
The special sauce adds a tangy and creamy element to the quesadillas, reminiscent of a classic burger sauce.