Description
A Smashburger Quesadilla combines the best of two comfort food favorites—cheeseburgers and quesadillas—into a crispy, cheesy, savory meal. Fast to make and packed with protein, it's perfect for dinner, lunch, or party snacks.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup diced pickles (optional)
1/4 cup diced onions (optional)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to make the burger sauce. Set aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil.
- Place a beef ball onto the skillet and smash it thin with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook each patty for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.
- Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to low-medium.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup each of cheddar and mozzarella on one half.
- Add a cooked smashburger patty on top, then add pickles and onions if using.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of burger sauce over the toppings.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press gently. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Try different cheeses like pepper jack or American for variety.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy version.
Top with fresh lettuce or tomato after cooking for a crunch.
Use low-carb tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
