Smashburger Quesadillas: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner Delight

Enjoy quick and delicious Smashburger Quesadillas that combine the flavors of burgers and quesadillas for a perfect dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 2

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 quesadillas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 for juiciness
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
4 large Flour Tortillas Gluten-free options available

For the Cheese

2 cups Shredded Cheese Blend of sharp cheddar and American

For Optional Toppings

1 cup Pickles For tangy crunch
1 cup Diced Onions Fresh or sautéed
½ cup Burger Sauce Homemade or store-bought
1 cup Lettuce For freshness
2 tablespoons Mustard
2 tablespoons Ketchup

Equipment

cast iron skillet

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
Divide ground beef into small handfuls and place on one half of each tortilla, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sear tortillas with beef side down in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until browned.
Sprinkle cheese over the beef and fold the tortilla in half, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until crispy.
Remove from skillet, let rest for 1-2 minutes, then slice into triangles and serve with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These quesadillas are perfect for customization and can be made in batches for gatherings.

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