Description
Experience a culinary delight with our Quesadilla Burgers, where the classic flavors of a juicy burger meet the crispy goodness of quesadillas. Each bite is an explosion of savory meat, gooey melted cheese, and vibrant spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, backyard barbecues, or casual get-togethers with friends. Customize your burgers with your favorite toppings like creamy guacamole or zesty salsa for an added layer of flavor. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve to guests, these quesadilla-style burgers will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Sour cream or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef or chicken with taco seasoning until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into four burger patties that fit inside the tortillas.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- On a clean surface, place one tortilla down, add a cooked patty and sprinkle cheese on top before covering with another tortilla.
- Return the assembled burger to the skillet and grill both sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla burger (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg