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Smashburger Quesadillas

Ultimate Smashburger Quesadillas for Quick Comfort Food Bliss

Smashburger Quesadillas are crispy tortillas filled with juicy beef and gooey cheese, offering quick comfort food bliss.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 for a juicy bite or swap with ground turkey.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Burrito-size or gluten-free options work.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar/American) Shred your own for best melt.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Pickles For a tangy crunch.
  • 1 cup Diced Onions For added zest.
  • 1/2 cup Burger Sauce For classic burger vibes.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Place a flour tortilla on a flat surface and press a portion of ground beef on one half.
  3. Season the beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Cook the tortilla with beef side down for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and crispy.
  5. Flip the tortilla, add cheese on top, fold in half, and grill each side for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Let the quesadilla rest for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing into triangles.
  7. Serve with optional toppings like pickles, onions, and burger sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These quesadillas are perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings and can be made with different meats for variety.

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