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Close-up of crispy Smashburger Quesadillas on a white marble counter, filled with juicy ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, sliced into wedges and served with pickles on the side.

Smashburger Quesadillas

Smashburger Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food mashup, with juicy seasoned beef smashed into a tortilla, layered with gooey cheese, and grilled until crisp. A quick and satisfying recipe that is perfect for weeknights or game day.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to season)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • Optional: pickles, diced onions, burger sauce for serving

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.

2. Press a small handful of ground beef directly onto one half of each tortilla and season well.

3. Place the tortilla beef-side down onto the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned.

4. Flip the tortilla so the beef is facing up. Sprinkle with cheese and fold in half.

5. Grill on both sides for 1–2 minutes until golden and the cheese has melted.

6. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve with toppings or dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra-crispy edges, brush the outside of the tortilla lightly with butter before grilling.

You can swap cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or Colby Jack.

To reheat, use a skillet or air fryer for best results.

  • Author: Angelina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: smashburger quesadillas, cheesy quesadillas, beef quesadillas