Smashburger Quesadillas with Melted Cheese and Crispy Tortillas
Smashburger Quesadillas combine juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas into a quick, crave-worthy meal that brings all the flavor of a cheeseburger in a fun, handheld format.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or American cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Pickle slices (optional)
- Diced onions (optional)
- Burger sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Press a small handful of ground beef onto one half of each flour tortilla, spreading it thinly and evenly. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place each tortilla beef side down onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned and edges are crispy.
- Flip the tortilla so the beef faces up. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the cheese, pressing lightly. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden and crisp.
- Remove from heat and let cool briefly. Slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings like pickles, diced onions, or burger sauce.
Notes
- Use a hot, dry skillet or griddle for maximum crispiness.
- Pre-shape beef onto tortillas ahead of time for quicker cooking.
- Cheddar or American cheese melts best for a classic burger taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
