Description
Smashburger Quesadillas combine the crispy, juicy flavor of a smashburger with the melty comfort of a quesadilla—ready in just 15 minutes. This fusion recipe delivers bold flavors, quick cooking, and total weeknight convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional: pickles
- Optional: diced onions
- Optional: burger sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Press ~4 oz ground beef onto one half of each tortilla.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place beef-side down in the skillet and press firmly for 30 seconds.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until a crispy crust forms; flip so beef faces up.
- Sprinkle cheese over the hot beef.
- Fold tortilla in half and cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden and melted.
- Rest 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add pickles, onions, or burger sauce for authentic smashburger flavor. Use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashburger quesadilla, burger quesadilla, quick dinner recipe, cheesy quesadilla, ground beef recipe