Cheeseburger quesadillas with dipping sauce are made with seasoned ground beef and melted American cheese tucked between toasted tortillas and served with a delicious homemade dipping sauce.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
Cheeseburger quesadillas with dipping sauce are a delicious fusion of a classic cheeseburger and a crispy quesadilla. It combines seasoned beef and melted cheese inside golden toasted tortillas for the perfect mash-up meal.
I’ve tested and tweaked this recipe until it hit that perfect balance of beefy burger flavor and quesadilla crunch. If anyone knows how to turn a simple idea into the ultimate comfort food mash-up, it’s me — and this cheeseburger quesadilla totally proves it.
Why You’ll Love This
- Kid Friendly- This recipe is one the whole family including the kids will love.
- Easy To Make- This recipe is a breeze to put together and uses simple, everyday ingredients. It makes it a perfect weekday meal option.
- Food Fusion- If you like classic recipe mashups this one is sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
Here are all the ingredients you'll need to make these delicious quesadillas. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Ground Beef- Ground beef, chicken or turkey can all be used for his recipe.
- Chopped Onion- Red, yellow or white onion are ok to use.
- Ketchup- This will help the beef taste like a true cheeseburger and it also brings lots of flavor to the dipping sauce.
- Mustard- You can use spicy or Dijon mustard but I recommend yellow mustard. It’s perfect for this recipe.
- Worcestershire Sauce- Brings depth, complexity and lots of flavor to the beef.
- Tortillas- Flour tortillas are the best choice for this.
- Mayonnaise- Used as the base to the dipping sauce. I recommend Dukes or Hellmanns.
- Vinegar- Adds a little tanginess to the dipping sauce.
- Relish- Sweet or dill relish can both be used. Feel free to chop some pickles into small pieces, if you prefer that.
- American Cheese- This is the best choice for a cheeseburger in my opinion, but feel free to use whatever kind you’d prefer.
- Seasonings- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika all come together to bring lots of flavor to this dish.
Instructions
Here is how to make these delicious quesadillas. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
First, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and sugar together. Cover it and place it into the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
Then, in a large skillet, brown the beef and diced onion together until the meat is cooked all the way through and the onion is soft. Drain the fat if necessary and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Now, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard and relish. Let the beef mixture cool slightly.
Next, add 2-3 slices of cheese down onto the tortillas and evenly distribute the beef mixture. Add a couple more slices of cheese to the top of the beef and add another tortilla.
Then, heat a lightly greased large skillet over medium high and cook the tortillas for 2-3 min on each side until lightly toasted.
Finally, slice them into quarters, serve with the dunking sauce and enjoy!
What To Serve Them With
Serve these quesadillas with some simple rice and a side salad for a complete meal. You could also jazz it up a little and serve them with some In N Out Animal Style or Garlic Parmesan Fries.
Can These Be Made In The Air Frier?
Yes, absolutely! Preheat the air fryer to 375° and assemble the quesadilla. Lightly grease the surface and place them into the basket of the air fryer for 4-6 minutes flipping half way through.
How To Store Them
Let the quesadillas cool completely and place them into an air tight storage container. They can last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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Cheeseburger Quesadillas With Dipping Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 2 Tbs Relish
- 2 Tbs Ketchup
- 2 Tbs Yellow Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 6 Tortillas
- 18 Slices American Cheese
For The Dipping Sauce
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Splash Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, miix all of the dipping sauce ingredients together. Cover it and place it into the refrigerator until you’re ready to use.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and diced onion together until the meat is cooked all the way through and the onion is soft. Drain the fat if necessary and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard and relish. Let the beef mixture cool slightly.
- Add 2-3 slices of cheese down onto half of the tortillas and evenly distribute the beef mixture. Add a couple more slices of cheese to the top of the beef and add another tortilla to close it up.
- Heat a lightly greased large skillet over medium high and cook the tortillas for 2-3 min on each side until lightly toasted.
- Finally, slice them into quarters, serve with the dunking sauce and enjoy!
Other Easy Quesadilla Recipes
If you like super easy to make quesadilla recipes like this one, you have to try my Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas and Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas.
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