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Cheesy Bacon Smashburger Quesadillas

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These cheesy bacon smashburger quesadillas combine crispy tortillas, juicy beef, smoky bacon, and melty cheese for the ultimate comfort food mash-up. Perfect for feeding a crowd, weeknight dinners, or parties—no fancy skills required!

Ingredients

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  • 4 (8- or 10-inch) flour tortillas (soft taco style)
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 blend)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 8–10 dill pickle chips, sliced (optional)
  • Butter (for cooking, or olive oil as substitute)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Smash Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons pickle juice
  • Pinch smoked paprika (optional)
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Shred cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Dice onion and slice pickles. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, smoked paprika, and black pepper for the smash sauce; set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy (7-8 minutes), then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop into bite-sized pieces. Pour off excess bacon grease, leaving a little in the pan.
  3. Divide ground beef into 6-8 golf ball-sized portions. Season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, add beef balls to skillet, and smash flat (about 1/4-inch thick). Cook 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  4. Wipe out skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Lay out tortillas. On half of each, layer cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, onion, pickles, a smashed beef patty (break up if needed), a drizzle of smash sauce, and more cheese. Fold tortillas over to form half-moons.
  5. Add butter to skillet. Cook 1-2 quesadillas at a time for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and crispy with melted cheese. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
  6. Let quesadillas rest for a minute, then cut into wedges. Serve hot with extra smash sauce for dipping.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated cheese and thick-cut bacon. Don’t overstuff the quesadillas to prevent filling from spilling out. Keep cooked quesadillas warm in a 200°F oven if making for a crowd. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations work well. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet or toaster oven.

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