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Smashburger Quesadillas Easy Dinner Recipe

Smashburger Quesadillas

A quick, crispy, cheesy mashup of smashburgers and quesadillas—perfect for weeknights, game day, or an easy crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • optional toppings: pickles, diced onions, burger sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Place each tortilla flat on the skillet. Add a small handful of ground beef directly on one half of the tortilla and press it thin to "smash" it. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Cook beef-side down for 2–3 minutes until well browned and crisp.
  4. Flip the tortilla so the beef side is now facing up. Sprinkle cheese over the cooked beef.
  5. Fold the tortilla in half and continue cooking 1–2 minutes per side until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Slice and serve warm with pickles, onions, or burger sauce if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, spread burger sauce inside before folding. American cheese melts the fastest and gives that classic smashburger taste.