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Quesadilla burger.
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Copycat Applebees Quesadilla Burger

This Copycat Applebees Quesadilla Burger tastes even better than the real thing! You'll love this at-home version of Applebees recipe.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 100
Carbs 43
Protein 54
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 8 6-inch tortillas fajita size
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (~2 cups)
  • 1 lb. ground beef we used 85/15
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup fresh pico de gallo
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 3 tablespoons of your favorite salsa
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning we used homemade but you can use store bought, too

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Brush 3 tablespoons of avocado oil onto 2 cookie sheets and lay 4 tortillas onto each sheet.
  • Sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded cheddar onto each tortilla. Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes. The cheese should be bubbling and the bottoms of the tortillas should be golden brown and crispy. Set aside for later.
    four cheesy tortillas on a baking sheet.
  • Prepare the burger patties. Separate the ground beef up into 4 balls. Press each ground beef ball into thin patties that are about 5-inches round. Season each patty with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the burger patties to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
    four hamburger patties in a frying pan on a white background.
  • Place 2 slices of pepper jack on each burger patty and cover for 30 seconds to allow the cheese to melt. Remove the patties from the skillet and keep them warm.
    a frying pan with four cheese patties in it.
  • Place already cooked pieces of bacon into the skillet a minute before you are ready to assemble to make sure they are warm.
  • Next, in a small bowl, mix together the ranch, salsa, and taco seasoning. Set aside.
    a white bowl filled with a brown sauce.
  • To assemble, lay one tortilla crispy-side down. Add ¼ cup of the shredded lettuce and 2 tablespoons of pico on top of the melted cheddar. Then, add a burger patty and 2 slices of bacon onto the lettuce. Top with 2 more tablespoons of pico. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of Mexi-ranch on top of the burger, then top with another tortilla.
    a plate with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on it.
  • Serve immediately.
    Quesadilla burger.

Tips & Notes

  • This recipe is surprisingly quick to make. A fun twist for taco Tuesday!

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 1284kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 100g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g