Cheeseburger Quesadillas
Fun fact: my most favorite food on the face of this planet is a burger. These Cheeseburger Quesadillas are loaded with your favorite burger flavors, come together quickly, and make the perfect dinner or lunch! I would choose a burger over any meal offered – and this recipe always hits the spot!
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This recipe turns basic pantry staples into something everyone in your family will crave again and again. It has those classic cheeseburger flavors – by first seasoning beef just like you would a burger, then adding melty cheese, and finally adding a tasty tangy burger sauce – all nestled in a toasty tortilla. Because this recipe comes together so quickly, it is perfect for busy weeknights and easy enough for gatherings.
Why you’ll love these Cheeseburger Quesadillas
Ingredients found in your pantry – You likely already have everything on hand, so there isn’t any special ingredient shopping needed.
Comes together fast – You will have this recipe cooked in around 30 minutes making this a perfect weeknight meal.
Kids Approved – My kids love this meal and so do us grownups.
Customizable – Since you control the toppings, you can make this meal your own.
Tastes like a cheeseburger – You get all those burger flavors you love in one handheld quesadilla.
Supplies needed to make Cheeseburger Quesadillas
- A skillet or pot to cook your meat and a griddle to cook your quesadillas
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl for the sauce
- Cutting board and sharp knife for chopping
- Spatula for flipping
Ingredients
Ground Beef – The star of the show! It gets seasoned like a burger to add that classic burger flavor.
Onion – Diced and cooked in the beef mixture, adding a hint of sweetness to that burger taste.
Flour Tortillas – My favorite to use in this recipe because they crisp up nicely in the skillet and hold all the beef and cheese mixture without falling apart.
Seasonings – Onion powder, smoked paprika, and hamburger seasoning are the seasonings used in this recipe – each playing an important part of flavor!
Colby Jack Cheese – Melts perfectly and holds the quesadilla together
Burger Sauce – A mayo and ketchup based sauce with tangy pickle juice, mustard, onion powder, and smoked paprika. It is what makes these taste just like a restaurant favorite!
Burger Toppings – Lettuce, onion, and pickles finish these off just like your favorite classic burger!
The full recipe, along with the ingredients, can be found below.
How to make Cheeseburger Quesadillas
First, whisk together the burger sauce. In a bowl, combine the mayo, ketchup, pickle juice, mustard, onion powder, smoked paprika, and add salt and pepper to taste. Next, cover and refrigerate your sauce while you prepare the rest of the ingredients – giving the sauce time to marry those flavors together while they hang out in the fridge.
Meanwhile, cook the beef mixture. Add the diced onion, onion powder, smoked paprika, hamburger seasoning (I used this seasoning), and ground beef to your skillet over medium heat. As it cooks, break the beef apart as you go, until the meat is completely browned and the onion is softened. Once done, drain any excess grease.
Then, assemble the quesadillas. Lay out the flour tortillas and sprinkle the shredded cheese over one half, followed by a portion of the seasoned beef mixture. Then, add a little more cheese on top of the meat to help keep everything held together. Finally, fold your tortilla in half.
After that, cook the quesadillas in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
Once your quesadilla is cooked, open it up and top it with your favorite burger toppings. Fold it back over, slice, and serve with the burger sauce for dipping!
Tips
- Don’t overfill your tortillas. Too much filling makes them really hard to fold and flip without all the filling spilling out.
- Let the burger sauce chill while you cook the beef. It will thicken slightly and the flavors come together, making the sauce even more tastier.
- A griddle works great here if you are making a big batch of quesadillas for a crowd
- Swap the Colby Jack cheese for any cheese you have on hand. American cheese works great, too!
- Add your diced pickles right into the beef mixture for even more of a tang!
Toppings Ideas
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Caramelized onions
- Bacon
- Pickles
- Jalapenos
- French Fried Onions
- Avocado
FAQs
Recipe
Cheeseburger Quesadillas
Ingredients
Burger Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice
- 1 cup Mayo
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprik
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ medium Diced Onion
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Hamburger Seasoning
For Assembly
- 2 cup Colby Jack, Shredded
- 8 Flour Tortillas, burrito sized
- Your favorite burger toppings – we love pickles, onions, and lettuce
Instructions
- First, mix together the burger sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, ketchup, pickle juice, mustard, onion powder, smoked paprika, and add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate your sauce while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, giving the sauce time to marry those flavors together.
- Next, cook the beef mixture together. Add the diced onion, onion powder, smoked paprika, hamburger seasoning (I used this seasoning), and ground beef to your skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking the beef apart as you go, until the meat is fully browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Then, assemble the quesadillas. Lay out your flour tortillas and sprinkle your shredded cheese over one half, followed by a portion of the seasoned beef mixture, then a little more cheese on top to help keep everything held together. Fold your tortilla in half.
- Finally, cook the quesadillas in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Once your quesadilla is cooked, open it up and top it with your favorite burger toppings. Fold it back over, slice, and serve with the burger sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Don’t overfill the tortillas or it will be hard to flip them
- Swap Colby cheese for your favorite cheese – American cheese works great here, too!
- Burger sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
More Recipes to Try
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Easy Chicken Burgers with Sweet and Spicy Buffalo Sauce
Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage and Potato Corn Chowder
If you try any of these recipes, I would love for you to come back and leave a comment!
