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A stack of cheesy beef quesadillas, reminiscent of an easy cheeseburger quesadilla recipe, garnished with fresh cilantro and topped with a dollop of sour cream. Served with creamy guacamole on the side.

Cheeseburger Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 18 wedges 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

These cheeseburger quesadillas combine the savory flavors of sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for breakfast or any meal, they’re easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like bacon, hash browns, or veggies. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for an irresistible dish!


Ingredients

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For the Sausage:

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage, casings removed (or 1 lb plain pork sausage roll)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

For the Eggs:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 oz can mild green chiles
  • 3 tablespoons half-and-half, heavy cream, or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 13 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)

For the Quesadillas:

  • 6 taco-size flour tortillas (78 inch)
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

For Serving (Optional):

  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

Cook the Sausage:

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sausage and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, crumbling the sausage, until fully cooked through.
  3. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.

Make the Eggs:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, green chiles, half-and-half, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
  2. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the egg mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, let the eggs set slightly, then use a rubber spatula to pull the eggs across the pan, forming large curds.
  3. Cook just until the eggs are softly set. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Quesadillas:

  1. Lay the tortillas on a clean counter.
  2. On half of each tortilla, layer the Monterey Jack cheese, cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, cilantro (if using), and cheddar cheese.
  3. Fold the tortillas over to create half-moon shapes.

Cook the Quesadillas:

  1. Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium heat (no oil).
  2. Add 1-2 quesadillas to the skillet and press down with a spatula. Cook until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
  4. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Serve:

  1. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or hot sauce to taste.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting results. Pre-shredded cheeses don’t melt as well in the short cooking time for quesadillas.
  • No oil for cooking the quesadillas helps prevent burning. If you use oil, use very little to avoid browning the tortillas too quickly.
  • Don’t overcook the eggs—they will continue to cook in the quesadilla, so remove them from the heat when they are slightly underdone.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Quesadilla
  • Calories: 630kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1080mg
  • Fat: 47g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg