All the flavors of a cheeseburger packed into crispy, cheesy quesadillas—high in protein and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

🍔 Recipe Overview

Servings: 4 quesadillas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes

Ingredients

Cheeseburger Filling

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90–93%)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for classic flavor)
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard (optional)

High-Protein Add-Ins

  • ½ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, extra protein)

Cheese & Wraps

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 4 high-protein tortillas or whole-wheat tortillas

Optional Toppings (inside or served on side)

  • Diced pickles
  • Diced onions
  • Lettuce & tomato (add after cooking)

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Beef

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  • Drain excess grease.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Stir in ketchup and mustard if using.

2️⃣ Boost the Protein

  • Lower heat to medium-low.
  • Stir in blended cottage cheese (and Greek yogurt if using).
  • Cook for 1–2 minutes until creamy and well combined.
    (This adds protein and keeps the filling juicy.)

3️⃣ Assemble the Quesadillas

  • Lay tortillas flat.
  • Sprinkle cheese on one half of each tortilla.
  • Add a generous scoop of cheeseburger filling.
  • Add pickles or onions if desired.
  • Top with a little more cheese and fold tortilla over.

4️⃣ Cook Until Crispy

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook quesadillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

(Air fryer option: 375°F for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway.)

5️⃣ Serve

  • Slice into wedges.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt “burger sauce” (Greek yogurt + ketchup + mustard).

💪 Protein Tips

  • Use extra-lean beef or ground turkey
  • Add more cottage cheese to the filling
  • Use ultra-high-protein tortillas

🥗 Serving Ideas

  • Side salad or roasted veggies
  • Low-carb version: use low-carb tortillas or lettuce wraps