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Crispy Smashburger Quesadillas

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A quick and easy comfort food recipe combining juicy smashburger patties with crispy, melty quesadillas for a satisfying meal perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4–6 slices sharp cheddar or American cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (8–10 inch diameter)
  • Butter or oil for frying
  • Optional toppings: sliced pickles, spicy mayo or chipotle sauce, diced or caramelized onions, fresh lettuce or tomato slices

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, season ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently and divide into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces or 115g each).
  2. Heat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small pat of butter or a teaspoon of oil, swirling to coat.
  3. Place one portion of beef in the pan and press down firmly with a spatula to create a thin patty (about ¼ inch or 6mm thick). Cook for 2-3 minutes until edges brown and crisp. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until cooked through but still juicy. Repeat for all patties and let rest briefly.
  4. Lay one flour tortilla flat. Place 1-2 slices of cheese on half of the tortilla. Add one smashburger patty on top of the cheese, then any optional toppings. Add a little extra cheese on top to help seal.
  5. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Wipe out the skillet if needed, add a small amount of butter or oil. Place the quesadilla in the pan over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and crispy and cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from pan, let cool for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or spicy mayo.

Notes

Press patties firmly when cooking to create crispy edges. Use cheese slices instead of shredded cheese to keep quesadilla neat. Cook quesadilla on medium or medium-low heat to melt cheese without burning tortilla. Avoid overfilling to prevent breakage. Reheat leftovers in skillet to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: smashburger, quesadilla, crispy, comfort food, quick recipe, easy dinner, ground beef, cheesy, skillet

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