Description
Juicy maple bacon cheeseburger bombs combine savory and sweet flavors in a delightful handheld treat. Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and seasoned ground beef create an irresistible appetizer that satisfies serious comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) salt
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) black pepper
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) onion powder
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling if desired)
- 2 tbsps (2 tablespoons) butter or oil (for cooking)
- optional toppings: chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Thoroughly brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease and introduce maple syrup, creating a sweet-savory meat mixture.
- Cheese Foundation: Lay out tortillas and spread a generous cheese layer across one half, ensuring complete coverage as a flavor base.
- Layering Flavor Profile: Evenly distribute maple-infused beef over the cheese, then generously sprinkle crumbled bacon fragments to enhance texture and taste. Add a light cheese dusting to help seal edges.
- Quesadilla Folding: Carefully fold tortillas into half-moon shapes, pressing edges firmly to secure the delectable filling.
- Skillet Transformation: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, gently placing folded quesadillas to cook until both sides achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior with fully melted cheese.
- Gourmet Presentation: Remove from heat, slice into triangular wedges, and optionally garnish with additional maple syrup, chopped pickles, fresh lettuce, or diced tomatoes for an elevated cheeseburger experience.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess beef grease thoroughly to prevent soggy quesadillas and ensure a crisp, clean texture.
- Balance Sweet and Savory: Adjust maple syrup quantity carefully to maintain a harmonious flavor profile without overwhelming the meat’s natural taste.
- Seal Edges Securely: Press tortilla edges firmly with a fork or fingertips to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, creating a perfect seal.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Use medium heat to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning the tortillas, allowing cheese to melt evenly and create a delightful crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg