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Smashburger Quesadillas

Delicious Smashburger Quesadillas with Special Sauce Recipe

Indulge in these flavorful Smashburger Quesadillas, combining cheesy goodness with a zesty special sauce for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 936

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Quesadilla Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 24 pieces dill pickle chips optional
  • 1 head Iceberg lettuce cored and cut into 4 wedges
  • 8 pieces cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation of Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Cooking Quesadillas
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Wipe out the skillet, coat with nonstick spray, and heat over medium heat. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, add to skillet.
  3. Top half the tortilla with ? cup cheese and ? of the cooked beef. Top with pickle slices, if using.
  4. Sprinkle the top half with ? cup cheese. Fold in half and cook until cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes.
  5. Flip the quesadilla and continue cooking until all the cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, beef, and pickles.
  6. Cut each quesadilla in half and stack 2 halves on each of the 4 plates.
  7. To serve, add one wedge of Iceberg to each plate and top with shallots and tomatoes. Drizzle the quesadillas and salad with sauce, serving more sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 936kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 50gFat: 75gSodium: 1638mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by swapping out ground beef for turkey or adding spices and toppings as desired.

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