SMASH BURGER QUESADILLA

Ingredients:

For the Smash Burgers:

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Quesadilla Toppings:

• Sliced red onions
• Sliced tomatoes
• Pickles, chopped
• Mustard and ketchup (or your preferred burger condiments)

For the Special Sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon pickle juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Smash Burgers:
   • Divide the ground beef into small portions (about 2-3 ounces each) and form them into small balls. Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
2. Smash the Burgers:
   • Place a ball of ground beef on the hot surface and use a spatula to smash it flat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy. Flip and cook the other side until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
3. Assemble Quesadillas:
   • Lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Place a portion of the shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add a smash burger on top of the cheese.
4. Add Toppings:
   • Layer sliced red onions, tomatoes, and chopped pickles over the smash burger.
5. Make Special Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper to create the special sauce.
6. Drizzle Special Sauce:
   • Drizzle a spoonful of the special sauce over the toppings.
7. Fold and Cook:
   • Fold the other half of the tortilla over the toppings to create a half-moon shape. Place the quesadilla on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is crispy, and the cheese is melted.
8. Slice and Serve:
   • Remove from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve with extra special sauce for dipping.