Description
Copycat Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger recipe combines a seasoned beef patty, melted cheddar cheese, crispy turkey bacon, and fresh pico de gallo inside a toasted flour tortilla. This fun fusion delivers the juicy flavor of a classic burger with the comforting crunch of a quesadilla, perfect for family meals or game‑day snacks. Ready in under 30 minutes, the easy steps guide you to a golden‑brown crust, gooey cheese pull, and satisfying bite that will impress any crowd. Serve hot. Now
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season ground beef with salt and pepper, then brown in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 2. Cook turkey bacon in the same skillet until crisp, then crumble.
- 3. Lightly oil the skillet and warm each flour tortilla for 30 seconds per side.
- 4. On a tortilla, sprinkle cheese, add beef, turkey bacon, and pico de gallo, then fold in half.
- 5. Cook the folded tortilla in the skillet until golden‑brown and cheese melts, about 2‑3 minutes per side.
- 6. Repeat for remaining tortillas and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- brush the outside of the tortilla with a little melted butter before the final sear. Serve with avocado slices or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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