Maple Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas
Seasoned beef, bacon, cheddar, and mozzarella with a touch of maple, griddled in flour tortillas.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 slices bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp butter for the skillet
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the beef in the oil for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 degrees F, then drain.
- Season. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and maple syrup and simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add bacon. Off the heat, stir in the chopped bacon.
- Fill. Layer cheese and filling on half of each tortilla, add more cheese, and fold.
- Cook. Griddle in butter over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve. Rest 1 minute, cut into wedges, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Substitutions: Ground turkey can replace beef when cooked to 165 degrees F.
Tips: Drain the beef and bacon well so the tortillas crisp.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet to 165 degrees F.