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Blackstone Quesadilla Burgers

5 from 5 votes
A juicy smashed burger topped with taco seasoning, pepper jack cheese, shredded lettuce, and salsa - all sandwiched between two corn tortillas.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Venessa Mandelkow
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Equipment

Ingredients

Quesadilla Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef lean (Note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 8 corn tortillas (Note 2)
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon

Topping Options:

  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • fresh cilantro
  • pickled jalapeno peppers

Dipping Options:

Instructions

  • Defrost ground beef if needed. In a large bowl, season ground beef with taco seasoning.
  • Roll the ground beef into four equal-sized balls.
  • Slice bacon in half and fry on the Blackstone or prep this step in advance.
  • Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat. Place one seasoned ground beef ball on the griddle, top it with a corn tortilla, and smash it down into a thin patty, all in one motion.
  • Place another corn tortilla on the Blackstone and top with ¼ cup of shredded pepper jack cheese. Allow it to melt and set aside until needed.
  • Once the burger is cooked, flip it over. Top the burger with ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon strips.
  • Top your burger with the other half of the corn tortilla with a ¼ cup of shredded pepper jack cheese. Smash it all together, and cut with a pizza cutter. Add your topping choices. Options include sliced jalapeno peppers and a layer of lettuce drizzled with Mexican-Ranch Dip, salsa, or Lime Crema.
  • Serve with cilantro lime rice, salsa, and tortilla chips or crispy fries dusted with taco seasoning.

Notes

Note 1: Use lean ground beef to keep the grease to a minimum when cooking the quesadillas. 
Note 2: For an Applebee's copycat quesadilla burger, use a flour tortilla or a gluten free flour tortilla if needed. A grain-free tortilla will also work. 
Storage: Leftover burgers should be kept in an airtight container without toppings in the refrigerator. They should be reheated on the Blackstone or in a large skillet until warmed through. 
Low FODMAP Notes: Low FODMAP ingredient information is based on the  Monash University Food App and  FODMAP Friendly App testing results.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1 burgerCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 53gFat: 28gSugar: 1g
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