Description
Indulgent maple bacon cheeseburger bomb quesadillas blend American comfort classics with zesty Mexican flair. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and smoky bacon create an irresistible flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Cheese:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) maple syrup
Cooking and Serving Components:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter or oil
- Optional toppings: chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes
- Additional maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling and browning the meat thoroughly. Eliminate excess grease and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drizzle maple syrup into the seasoned beef, creating a sweet and savory flavor profile. Remove from heat and let the mixture rest momentarily.
- Arrange tortillas on a clean work surface and distribute shredded cheese across one half of each tortilla, creating a foundational layer.
- Generously distribute the maple-infused beef mixture over the cheese, ensuring even coverage and maintaining a balanced filling.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon across the beef, adding a crispy textural element and smoky depth to the quesadilla.
- Strategically add another layer of cheese to help seal the quesadilla and enhance melting potential.
- Carefully fold tortillas in half, encasing the flavorful ingredients within a crisp exterior.
- Warm a skillet with a light coating of butter or oil over medium heat, preparing for the golden transformation.
- Gently place the folded quesadillas into the heated skillet, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown crust and ensuring complete cheese melting.
- Transfer the quesadillas to a serving plate, slice into wedges, and optionally embellish with additional maple syrup, chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes for a classic cheeseburger-inspired presentation.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier burger filling.
- Crumble bacon into smaller pieces for more even distribution and better texture throughout the quesadilla.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoky gouda to enhance the flavor profile.
- Consider using whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and a slightly nutty taste that complements the maple and beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg