Copycat Applebee's Quesadilla Burger

Name: Copycat Applebee's Quesadilla Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican, American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 1/4 cup salsa; 1 teaspoon taco seasoning; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 16 tortillas small, street taco sized; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 slices pepper jack cheese; 8 slices applewood bacon cooked until crisp; 1/2 cup pico de gallo; 2 cups shredded iceburg lettuce

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:10:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1809.4 kcal (90%)

Total Fat109.4 g (156%)

Carbs124.4 g (48%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein82.4 g (165%)

Sodium2929.3 mg (146%)

Fiber17 g (61%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Mexi-Ranch Sauce

Step 1

Combine the sour cream, ranch dressing, salsa, and taco seasoning in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

sour cream½ cup

Quesadillas

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 200°F.

Step 3

Divide the cheese evenly among 8 tortillas. Cover the cheese with the 8 remaining tortillas.

Step 4

In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the quesadillas for about two minutes on each side until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 5

Remove from the skillet and keep warm in the oven while you cook the burgers.

Burger Patties

Step 6

Combine the ground chuck, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and use your hands to incorporate. Divide the beef into 4 patties.

Step 7

With a paper towel, wipe out the non-stick skillet you used for the quesadillas, and cook the burgers over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

Burger Assembly

Step 8

Place each burger patty on top of a quesadilla. Top each patty with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese, 2 slices of cooked bacon, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and Mexi-ranch sauce.

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