quesadilla burgers

Name: Quesadilla Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: ## PICO DE GALLO; 3 - diced roma tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 3 - chopped green onions; 1/4 - diced white onion; - juice of 1 lime; 1 cup(s) chopped cilantro; 1 - jalapeno, chopped finely; ## BURGERS; 2 pound(s) ground beef (or turkey); 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; ## OTHER INGREDIENTS; 16 - mini flour tortillas; 1 package(s) shredded cheddar or fiesta blend; - butter; 1 package(s) pepper jack slices

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Christina Haley

Union City, TN

Updated on May 31, 2017

This tasty burger is a big hit with my adult children! It is a fun item for a backyard BBQ or fiesta that people will be begging for more. The flavor EXPLODES in your mouth with every bite. Serve with some sliced avocado, chipotle aioli or guacamole to add another layer of creaminess to the burger. These are phenomenal!!! ENJOY!

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Quesadilla burger with pico de gallo and chips on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The concept of using quesadillas as a bun is genius. They add a cheesy crunch to the delicious burger. The meat itself is moist and full of taco flavor. The fresh pico on top is a burst of flavor while the ooey gooey pepper jack cheese is perfection. These are definitely decadent... and delicious!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Barbecue

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PICO DE GALLO
3 - diced roma tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 - chopped green onions
1/4 - diced white onion
- juice of 1 lime
1 cup chopped cilantro
1 - jalapeno, chopped finely
BURGERS
2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
OTHER INGREDIENTS
16 - mini flour tortillas
1 package shredded cheddar or fiesta blend
- butter
1 package pepper jack slices

How To Make quesadilla burgers

Step 1

Mix up all ingredients for Pico De Gallo and set aside.

Step 2

Mix up all ingredients for burgers and set aside.
Step 3

Butter one side of each tortilla. Place butter side down in a pan on low heat. Sprinkle a layer of the shredded cheese on the tortilla and the place another tortilla butter face up on top. Brown the tortilla and melt the cheese on one side, then flip and brown the other side (like a grilled cheese). Make 8 quesadillas.
Step 4

Divide burger into 4 balls (1/2 pound burgers). Press out burgers about 6-7 inches to allow for shrinking and press a thumbprint into the center of the burger.
Step 5

Fry or grill burgers to your desired temp.
Step 6

Place 2 slices of pepper jack cheese on each burger and let melt. Place a heaping pile of Pico De Gallo on burger and place burgers in between quesadillas. Enjoy!
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