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The Ultimate Smashburger Quesadilla: Classic Diner Style

Two halves of a golden-brown smashburger quesadillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.
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Make an indulgent fusion meal by combining the thin, crispy-edged beef patty of a smashburger with the melty, grilled texture of a quesadilla. This recipe delivers big diner flavor fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • For the Secret Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and garlic powder until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Divide the ground beef into 8 equal, loose balls (about 2 ounces each). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large, heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter.
  4. Place four beef balls onto the hot surface, spaced apart. Immediately place a piece of parchment paper over each ball and use a sturdy spatula or burger press to firmly smash the meat into a very thin patty (about 1/4 inch thick). Season the top of the patties again with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Cook for 90 seconds until the edges are brown and crispy. Scrape under the patty to release it, flip, and immediately top each patty with one slice of American cheese. Cook for 30 seconds more until the cheese melts. Remove the patties and keep warm.
  6. Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Reduce heat to medium. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Layer half of the tortilla with two cheese-topped smashburger patties, a sprinkle of diced onion, chopped pickles, and a drizzle of the secret sauce.
  7. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press down gently with the spatula.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing occasionally, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside is fully melted.
  9. Remove the first quesadilla, slice in half, and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, adding the second tablespoon of butter to the pan as needed.
  10. Serve immediately with extra secret sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For the best smashburger texture, do not overwork the meat balls before smashing.
  • Use a good melting cheese like American or Monterey Jack for the best results in this cheeseburger quesadilla.
  • If you like spice, add a few thin slices of pickled jalapeno to the filling.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/smashburger-quesadillas-recipe/

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