Smash Burger Quesadillas

Smash Burger Quesdadillas

Ingredients:

For the Fry Sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1-2 tablespoons Red Gold Ketchup benefiting Folds of Honor

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dill pickle juice

• 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Quesadillas:

• 1 pound ground beef

• Garlic powder, to taste

• Onion powder, to taste

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

• 8 flour tortillas

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Diced tomatoes, for topping

• Diced onion, for topping

• Chopped lettuce, for topping

• Chopped dill pickles, for topping

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Adjust seasoning according to taste. Set aside.

2. Take a handful of the beef mixture (about 1/4 cup) and evenly spread it over the tortillas, ensuring it reaches the edges.

3. Preheat a griddle or skillet to 350°F.

4. Drizzle olive oil onto the pan then sear the quesadillas with the meat side down for about 5 minutes.

5. Flip them over, top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and another tortilla.

6. Sear for an additional 4 minutes.

7. Flip again and sear for about 1 minute to ensure the cheese is melted and the tortilla is browned, then remove from heat.

8. Repeat this process for all the quesadillas.

9. Serve your quesadillas with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles, and fry sauce on the side for dipping.

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