Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas
These Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas combine the juicy flavor of a classic cheeseburger with the convenience of a toasted tortilla. Filled with savory beef, smoky bacon, melty cheddar, and tangy pickles, they’re an easy crowd-pleaser perfect for game days, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices cooked bacon chopped
- ½ cup onions diced
- ½ cup dill pickles chopped (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 –2 tbsp yellow mustard or burger sauce
For the Quesadillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or a cheddar-jack blend
- 8 flour tortillas 8-inch
- Butter or cooking spray for toasting
- Optional toppings: ketchup burger sauce, hot sauce, or extra mustard
For Dipping
- Burger sauce mayo + ketchup + mustard + relish
- Ranch dressing
- BBQ sauce
- Spicy mayo or sriracha ketchup
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels, chop, and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease, stir in mustard, pickles, and bacon, then let cool slightly.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter one side of each tortilla or lightly grease the pan. Place a tortilla buttered side down, sprinkle cheese on one half, add the beef mixture, top with more cheese, and fold into a half-moon.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy with melted cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve hot with dipping sauces.