Turtle Pudding Cookies
These Turtle Pudding Cookies are actually savory cheeseburger-inspired quesadillas — loaded with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and all the fixings. Quick to make and perfect for family gatherings or snacks.
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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 awesome)
- 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
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, about 6–7 minutes, then drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook until browned, drain excess grease if needed, then stir in mustard, optional pickles, and chopped bacon.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and butter one side of each tortilla.
- Place a tortilla butter-side down, sprinkle cheese on half, add beef mixture, then more cheese, and fold into a half-moon shape.
- Cook until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side, adjusting heat if needed.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm with dipping sauces, garnishing with parsley or sesame seeds for a “burger bun” look if desired.