Description
These Maple Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas are the ultimate bomb dinner recipe—packed with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and just the right touch of maple syrup, all wrapped in a golden tortilla. Fast, filling, and unforgettable, they’re perfect for weeknight meals, game day spreads, or hearty lunches for hungry folks who mean business (hello, construction crews!).
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 tbsp maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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4 large flour tortillas
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1 tbsp butter or neutral oil, for cooking
Instructions
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Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Flavor boost: Stir in the maple syrup and crumbled bacon. Cook on low for 2–3 minutes to combine and soak up that sweet-savory goodness.
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Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out tortillas. On half of each, layer cheese, then a generous scoop of the beef mixture, then more cheese. Fold the other half over.
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Toast: In a skillet, melt butter and toast each quesadilla over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
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Serve: Slice into wedges and drizzle with extra maple syrup if you’re feelin’ bold. Serve hot and devour!
Notes
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Want spice? Add jalapeños or hot sauce inside before cooking.
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Great make-ahead: Prep the beef and bacon mixture in advance and store for up to 3 days.
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Use freshly shredded cheese—it melts better and tastes creamier.
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Gluten-free tortillas work great here too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dinner Recipes Sandwiches Meals