Copycat Applebee's Quesadilla Burgers
A savory quesadilla burger recipe, similar to a popular restaurant offering, features cheese quesadillas as the buns.
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 200 F.
-
Combine ground beef with chili powder, garlic or garlic powder, salt, and pepper; shape into 4 burgers and refrigerate.
-
If desired, trim street-size tortillas to a 4-inch diameter.
-
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brush one side of a tortilla with oil, place it oiled-side down, then top with shredded cheese and pico de gallo or diced tomato.
-
Oil one side of a second tortilla, place it oiled-side up over the cheese, and cook until the bottom is browned. Flip and brown the other side.
-
Transfer the finished quesadilla to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat this process to make 8 mini quesadillas.
-
Fry the burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
-
Assemble the burgers using the quesadillas as buns, adding shredded lettuce, extra cheese, or salsa if preferred.
-
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or taco sauce.