Description
This cheeseburger quesadilla recipe takes all the juicy, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger and wraps them in a crisped flour tortilla. With melty cheddar, seasoned beef, pickles, and a hint of ketchup and mustard, these golden quesadillas come together fast for an easy lunch or fun weeknight dinner. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and a side of fries or salad for a full meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped pickles or pickled jalapeños
½ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons yellow mustard (optional)
2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
2 teaspoons butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.
2. Prep the fillings: dice the tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Shred the cheese if needed.
3. Lay a tortilla flat. On one half, sprinkle a layer of cheese, add beef, tomatoes, onion, pickles, a drizzle of mustard and ketchup (if using), then more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
4. Heat a skillet over medium and melt a bit of butter or oil. Cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
5. Remove from skillet, rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and texture.
Don’t overfill the quesadillas; this keeps them easy to flip and crisps both sides evenly.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to keep them crisp—skip the microwave if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg