Description
Maple bacon cheeseburger bombs pack explosive flavor into crispy, golden parcels of pure deliciousness. Canadian-inspired comfort combines juicy beef, melted cheese, and smoky bacon, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling if desired)
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter or oil (for cooking)
- Optional toppings: chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling and browning thoroughly. Eliminate excess grease and infuse with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Drizzle maple syrup into the seasoned meat, creating a sweet and savory blend. Allow mixture to cool slightly while preparing the next stage.
- Arrange tortillas on a clean work surface, spreading a generous cheese layer across one half of each tortilla.
- Distribute the maple-infused beef mixture evenly over the cheese, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon fragments atop the beef, creating an additional layer of flavor and texture.
- Incorporate another light cheese dusting to help seal the quesadilla edges when folding.
- Carefully fold each tortilla into a half-moon shape, pressing edges to secure the filling.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Gently place folded quesadillas into the skillet, cooking until each side transforms into a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Once cheese melts completely and tortillas achieve a perfect crunch, remove from heat.
- Slice quesadillas into triangular wedges, revealing the tempting interior layers.
- Optionally embellish with additional maple syrup drizzle, chopped pickles, fresh lettuce, or diced tomatoes for a gourmet cheeseburger presentation.
Notes
- Master the meat’s flavor by cooking ground beef slowly, ensuring it’s evenly browned and seasoned for maximum taste richness.
- Control grease levels by thoroughly draining excess fat after browning beef, preventing soggy quesadillas and maintaining a crisp texture.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoky gouda to elevate the classic cheeseburger profile and add unexpected depth.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting regular tortillas with corn tortillas or using lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 554
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg