Description
Cheeseburger quesadillas blend classic American comfort with Mexican-inspired flair, creating a mouthwatering fusion of flavors. Crispy tortillas packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings deliver a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) mild green chiles
- 4–6 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Infuse a large nonstick skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Incorporate sausage and a blend of spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Crumble and cook the meat until thoroughly done, then transfer to a separate plate while preserving the skillet’s seasoned surface.
- Whisk eggs with green chiles, half and half, seasonings, and optional hot sauce in a medium bowl. Return skillet to medium heat, pour egg mixture, and reduce temperature to medium-low. Gently scramble until softly set, avoiding overcooking as eggs will continue to cook inside quesadillas.
- Arrange tortillas on a clean surface. Layer each tortilla’s half with Monterey Jack cheese, cooked spiced sausage, scrambled eggs, optional cilantro, and sharp cheddar cheese. Fold tortillas into half-moon shapes, pressing edges to secure fillings.
- Clean skillet and heat to medium. Place 1-2 quesadillas in the pan, pressing with a spatula. Toast for approximately 2 minutes until golden and crispy on one side, then carefully flip to cook the opposite side until cheese melts and tortillas become perfectly crisp.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges. Accompany with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and additional hot sauce for enhanced flavor and dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper and hot sauce to suit personal heat preferences.
- Swap sausage with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein alternatives.
- Use whole wheat tortillas to increase fiber content and create a more nutritious version.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly during busy weeknight meals, storing cooked sausage and eggs separately in sealed containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg