20-minute Cheeseburger Quesadillas (gluten-free)

These Cheeseburger Quesadillas are one of my go-to weeknight dinners. Perfect for anyone who loves cheeseburgers and quesadillas and is looking for an easy meal to make. Plus this recipe is gluten-free and great for kids too.

My son’s favorite foods are: quesadillas and cheeseburgers. Literally anytime we go out for dinner or I ask him what he’d like me to make, it is either a “cheeseburger” or “quesadilla”. He is such a good eater and really will consume 9 out of 10 things I make for him. So when he does request what he wants, I like to try to honor it.

Which also means that I am always trying to find new ways to make cheeseburgers and quesadillas. And that is what brings me to my latest obsession – the Cheeseburger Quesadillas!!!

These remind me of what I used to get at Applebee’s in high school. I was obsessed with their Cheeseburger Quesadilla. The crunchiness of the tortilla with the melted cheese and juiciness of a burger is unreal. Plus you can add any toppings you want like avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and of course the beloved special sauce.

You will see below that this recipe makes 4 burger quesadillas. But you can also double this to make more if you are feeding more than 4 people.

I cannot wait to hear what you think of this recipe. Let me know if you make it!

What ingredients you need to make Cheeseburger Quesadillas: 

• Ground beef – if you want to use another ground meat you can like turkey or chicken 
• Flour tortillas – I used almond flour ones
• Shredded cheese – cheddar, American, your favorite!
• Topping ideas: dill pickle chips, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, anything you’d like
• Mayonnaise – mixed with the ketchup to get that orangey color special sauce has
• Ketchup – the mix of this with the mayonnaise is so key
• Sweet relish – this is the not so secret but secret ingredient to add to the sauce, so good!!
• Mustard – yellow or dijon mustard is needed for flavor here 

How to make Cheeseburger Quesadillas: 

1. Whisk together the special sauce ingredients in bowl and set aside
2. Next lay out each tortilla and sprinkle cheese on top of each
3. Then season beef with salt and pepper and form into 4 patties (about the size of the tortilla if possible)
4. Preheat large skillet over medium heat and add a little oil
5. Add patties to skillet and cook burgers on each side until burgers reach desired temperature (as burgers cook – prepare toppings)
6. Drain burger juice out of skillet then add the almond flour tortillas (I did 2 at a time since that is all that fit)
7. Cook over medium-high heat until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted
8. Remove tortillas from heat then add burger on top of one then add desired toppings, special sauce and the other cheesy tortilla
9. Repeat with remaining ingredients and enjoy warm!

FAQs and tips on making Cheeseburger Quesadillas:

• How many doe this recipe serve? This makes 4 quesadilla burgers that are 1/4-pound, burger stuffed quesadillas.
• What is the best way to store these? Leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. I do think these taste best the day of.
• What about the special sauce? These stay fresh in the fridge for a week! It is so good to add to burgers whenever.
• Can I use another ground meat? Yup! Chicken or turkey can work too. I would season it a bit more though than salt and pepper though. 
• What toppings work best for theses? Avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, banana peppers, anything you’d like!

A few other delicious recipes to try for dinner:

One Pan Pizza Chicken (gluten-free)

Gluten-free Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole

20-minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken

15-minute Beef and Broccoli Skillet