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lose-up of cheesy smashburger quesadilla with beef, pickles, and onions.

Smashburger Quesadillas

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Smashburger Quesadillas are the perfect fusion of juicy burgers and crispy quesadillas; easy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef

8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)

1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese

1/4 cup diced pickles

1/4 cup finely diced onions

Burger sauce (mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Mix burger sauce in a bowl and set aside.

2. Divide ground beef into 2 oz balls.

3. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Place tortilla in pan, smash beef ball on top, season.

5. Flip tortilla once beef is browned and crusty.

6. Top with cheese and second tortilla, cook until golden.

7. Flip and cook second side until crispy.

8. Remove, slice into wedges, and serve with sauce.

Notes

Don’t overstuff; thin beef patties crisp best.

Use cast iron for that classic smashburger sear.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 wedges
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg