Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. You do not need oil yet.
- Season the ground beef balls lightly with salt and pepper. Place two beef balls on the hot surface.
- Use a sturdy spatula or a pot bottom to press each ball down firmly and thinly onto the hot surface. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are brown and crispy.
- Flip the smashed patties. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another minute until the cheese melts.
- Remove the cheeseburger patties from the skillet and set them aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean if necessary, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Add a small amount of butter or oil to the skillet.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese over the tortilla, followed by a layer of chopped pickles.
- Place two cooked cheeseburger patties on top of the shredded cheese and pickles. Top the patties with a little more shredded cheese.
- Place a second tortilla on top of the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the internal cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make the other quesadillas.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately with ketchup and mustard on the side for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can mix a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce into the ground beef before forming the balls. If you prefer a softer texture, skip the smashing step and cook the beef like regular small burger patties.