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Applebees Quesadilla Burger

This quesadilla burger is made with well-seasoned ground chuck beef patties. The meat is topped with slices of Pepper Jack cheese, a delicious Mexi-ranch sauce, crispy Applewood smoked bacon, fresh pico de gallo, crispy fresh lettuce, and the burger is surrounded by warm Cheddar cheese quesadillas.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1890 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Mexi-Ranch Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Quesadillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 16 tortillas small, street taco sized
Burger Patties
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Burger Toppings
  • 8 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 8 slices applewood bacon cooked until crisp
  • 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
  • 2 cups shredded iceburg lettuce

Instructions

Mexi-Ranch Sauce
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  1. Combine the sour cream, ranch dressing, salsa, and taco seasoning in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Quesadillas
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  2. Divide the cheese evenly among 8 tortillas. Cover the cheese with the 8 remaining tortillas.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from the skillet and keep warm in the oven while you cook the burgers.
Burger Patties
  1. Combine the ground chuck, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and use your hands to incorporate. Divide the beef into 4 patties.
  2. 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
  1. 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.

Notes

  • Want perfectly cooked bacon? Try baking it in the oven! No mess, and perfectly flat crisp bacon.
  • Make the Mexi-sauce ahead of time. If you have any left over, it makes a great salad dressing!
  • Have leftover chicken or grilled veggies, add them to the quesadillas!
  • You can purchase prepared pico de gallo or make homemade pico de gallo.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1890kcal (95%) Carbohydrates 133g (44%) Protein 76g (152%) Fat 115g (177%) Saturated Fat 45g (225%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Monounsaturated Fat 44g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 257mg (86%) Sodium 3792mg (158%) Potassium 1149mg (33%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 1350IU (27%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 960mg (96%) Iron 13mg (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1890

% Daily Value*

Calories 1890kcal 95%
Carbohydrates 133g 44%
Protein 76g 152%
Fat 115g 177%
Saturated Fat 45g 225%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Monounsaturated Fat 44g 220%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 257mg 86%
Sodium 3792mg 158%
Potassium 1149mg 24%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 1350IU 27%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 960mg 96%
Iron 13mg 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.