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How to Make Cheeseburger Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheeseburger Quesadillas are the perfect combination of two classic comfort foods: cheeseburgers and quesadillas. This recipe takes all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger and packs them into a crispy, cheesy quesadilla. It's a fun, unique twist on a traditional cheeseburger, and it's sure to satisfy your craving for something hearty and delicious.

These Cheeseburger Quesadillas are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic c...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 2 (12 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing, divided
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart, sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • ½ red onion, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 38 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 quesadillas

  • Combine beef, diced onion, and garlic in a large skillet; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Transfer beef to a saucepan over low heat. Add 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and milk. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 tortilla until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip tortilla and spread with 1 tablespoon dressing. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortilla; fold in half. Cook until tortilla is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate. Repeat with second tortilla.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over tortillas. Let cool, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with lettuce, tomato, and sliced onion.

    • Nutrition

    521 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 777mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 372mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 502mg

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