Tender ground beef, smoky crumbled bacon kissed with maple syrup, and plenty of melted cheese are layered inside flour tortillas for a sweet and savory twist on classic quesadillas. Everything grills up golden and crisp in a hot skillet, creating melty wedges with contrasting flavors. Add pickles, caramelized onions, or a drizzle of mustard to customize each batch. A quick, hearty meal for four that combines diner favorites in a hand-held form, ready in just 25 minutes—from skillet to table.
Maple Bacon Cheeseburger Quesadillas combine all your favorite burger flavors in an irresistible handheld form. Crispy tortillas stuffed with seasoned beef, smoky bacon, gooey cheese, and a touch of maple create the ultimate comfort meal for family dinners, game nights, or anytime you crave something slightly over-the-top.
I first made these for a backyard movie night we hosted and they were gone before the opening credits. Now they are my go-to when I want delicious results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: Choose eighty twenty for juicy flavor drain well for less grease
- Garlic powder and onion powder: These pantry staples provide a savory base layer of flavor
- Salt and pepper: Essential for seasoning your beef keep tasting as you go
- Cooked bacon: Thick cut for the best texture choose a smoky variety for depth
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness that highlights the bacon and brings everything together try to use real maple syrup for the best taste
- Shredded cheese: Cheddar for sharpness or American cheese for meltability grate cheese fresh if possible for a perfect melt
- Large flour tortillas: Look for soft tortillas with a bit of stretch avoid brittle or thin ones that split when folded
- Butter or spray: For crispy golden tortillas use real butter if you have it
- Optional ingredients: Sliced pickles for tang mustard for bite caramelized onions for a savory finish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the Beef:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper Stir frequently and break up the meat until no pink remains Drain any excess fat thoroughly for a less greasy filling
- Combine Bacon and Maple:
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and drizzle lightly with maple syrup Toss together over low heat until the mixture is evenly coated and smells sweet and savory
- Layer the Fillings:
- Lay the flour tortillas on a flat surface Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese on one half Top with the beef and bacon mixture then a bit more cheese Add any extras like pickles mustard drizzle or caramelized onions if desired Fold the empty side of each tortilla over to close
- Grill the Quesadillas:
- Heat a large skillet over medium Add butter and let it melt Place a quesadilla in the skillet and cook until golden and crisp on the bottom about two to three minutes Flip with a wide spatula and cook the other side until equally golden and the cheese is melted Repeat with remaining quesadillas
- Slice and Serve:
- Let the quesadillas rest for a minute so the filling sets Cut each into wedges and serve warm with extra maple syrup or your favorite dipping sauce
