Okay — imagine everything you love about a cheeseburger… wrapped in a crispy, golden quesadilla.
Yes, it’s as good as it sounds.

This Homemade Cheeseburger Quesadilla is one of those fun, fast weeknight meals that feels like a treat — but it’s made with real, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about feeding your family.

Juicy seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, tangy pickles, and a creamy “burger sauce” — all pressed between two golden tortillas. No grill required. Just one skillet, a few pantry staples, and dinner is done.

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed or lean 90/10)

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup chopped dill pickles

• 4 large whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas

For the burger sauce:

• ¼ cup avocado oil mayo or Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp ketchup (no sugar added)

• 1 tsp mustard

• 1 tsp pickle juice or apple cider vinegar

• Pinch of paprika and salt

Instructions:

1. Cook the beef
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

2. Mix the sauce
   In a small bowl, stir together all burger sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

3. Assemble the quesadillas
   Lay out tortillas and spread sauce on one half. Layer with a handful of shredded cheese, a spoonful of beef, chopped pickles, and a little more cheese. Fold over to form a half-moon.

4. Cook the quesadillas
   Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in the pan (one or two at a time) and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, and cheese is melted.

5. Slice and serve
   Cut into wedges and serve with extra sauce for dipping, or a side of sweet potato fries or a crisp salad.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it dairy-free: Use a plant-based cheese and coconut yogurt or vegan mayo in the sauce.

• Add veggies: Try sautéed onions, mushrooms, or even spinach for a little extra goodness.

• For extra crisp: Lightly brush the outside of the tortilla with avocado oil before cooking.

• Kid-friendly version: Keep it simple with just beef and cheese inside.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Homemade Cheeseburger Quesadilla is the kind of dinner that feels like a total win — easy to make, fun to eat, and packed with flavor. It’s melty, savory, and just the right amount of nostalgic fast food comfort — but made with real ingredients your whole family will love.

Nutrition (per quesadilla, serves 4):

• Calories: 430

• Protein: 32g

• Carbs: 24g

• Fat: 25g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 2g