Smashburger Quesadillas: Your New Family Favorite Dinner!

Enjoy flavorful Smashburger Quesadillas, a hit with kids and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 quesadillas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) Can swap for ground turkey or chicken.
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for beef flavor.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds flavor kick.

For the Quesadilla

4 pieces Flour Tortillas Whole wheat or low-carb alternatives work.
8 slices American Cheese Can substitute cheddar or pepper jack.
1 tablespoon Butter For frying.

For the Toppings

1 cup Diced Pickles
1 cup Diced White Onion
1 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 cup Diced Tomatoes

For the Special Sauce

½ cup Mayonnaise Base of the special sauce.
2 tablespoons Ketchup Adds sweetness.
1 tablespoon Pickle Relish
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Onion Powder

Equipment

large skillet
Medium bowl
heavy spatula

Method

Preparation

Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl to make the special sauce.
Divide ground beef into 8 equal balls and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat a skillet, add butter, and cook the tortillas with the smashed beef until golden.
Sprinkle cheese on beef, add another tortilla on top, and cook until melted.
Layer toppings and sauce inside quesadilla, fold, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; best reheated in a skillet.

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