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Big Mac Smashburger Quesadillas

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Big Mac Smashburger Quesadillas combine the iconic flavors of a Big Mac—juicy beef, tangy special sauce, melty cheese, and classic toppings—inside a crispy, golden quesadilla. This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or fun gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size, about 10-inch)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste (for sauce)
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for sprinkling on tortillas)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, mustard, vinegar, onion powder, paprika, and salt to make the Big Mac sauce. Set aside.
  2. Finely shred iceberg lettuce, dice white onion, and slice pickles. Place each in separate bowls for assembly.
  3. In a small bowl, combine shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  4. Divide ground beef into 4 equal balls (about 4 oz each). Season each with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add a little butter or oil.
  6. Place a beef ball on one half of a tortilla. Using a spatula, smash the beef ball thin (about 1/4-inch thick) to cover half the tortilla.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until beef is browned and crispy at the edges.
  8. With beef still on the tortilla in the pan, sprinkle cheese blend over the patty. Add diced onion and pickle slices on top of the cheese. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of Big Mac sauce.
  9. Fold the tortilla over the filling and press gently to seal.
  10. Wipe the pan, add more butter, and return the folded quesadilla to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side over medium heat, pressing with a spatula until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the outside of the tortilla before flipping if desired.
  11. Remove quesadilla from pan, let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Top with shredded lettuce and extra sauce if desired.
  12. Repeat with remaining beef and tortillas.

Notes

For extra crispy quesadillas, use a cast-iron skillet and brush the outside of the tortilla with melted butter before crisping. Don’t overfill the quesadillas to make flipping easier. For gluten-free, use GF tortillas; for vegetarian, use plant-based ground. Keep lettuce separate if prepping ahead and add just before serving.

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