Description
These Tik Tok Famous Taco Quesadillas are a delicious and creative twist on traditional quesadillas. Each large flour tortilla is divided into four quadrants filled with refried beans, taco meat, mashed avocado, and a generous amount of shredded cheese. Folded into a compact triangle and pan-fried until crispy and golden with melty cheese inside, these quesadillas are packed with bold flavors and textures perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadilla Fillings
- 1 cup taco meat (leftover or freshly prepared with ground beef, turkey, or chicken and taco seasoning)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1-2 cups grated jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 large avocado, lightly mashed
Quesadilla Base
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (room temperature)
- 2-3 tablespoons salted butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortilla: Place a flour tortilla flat on your workspace and use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to make a single cut from the center of the tortilla straight to its edge. Rotate the tortilla as needed so the cut line points straight down.
- Divide the Tortilla into Quadrants: Visualize the tortilla divided into four equal quadrants, starting with quadrant 1 directly to the left of the cut line and moving clockwise through quadrants 2, 3, and 4.
- Spread Refried Beans: In quadrant 1, spread about 1/4 cup of refried beans, covering the entire quadrant evenly.
- Add Taco Meat: In quadrant 2, add 1/4 cup of cooked taco meat, spreading it into a single layer to cover the quadrant completely.
- Place Mashed Avocado: In quadrant 3, evenly distribute 1/4 of the lightly mashed avocado.
- Sprinkle Cheese: In the final quadrant (quadrant 4, to the right of the cut), sprinkle between 1/4 to 1/2 cup of grated cheese.
- Fold the Quesadilla: Starting at quadrant 1, fold it up onto quadrant 2 (the beans help prevent filling from spilling). Continue folding clockwise until the tortilla forms a compact triangle enclosing all the fillings.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Melt a small dab of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Use a spatula to carefully lift and place the folded quesadilla into the pan with the cheese side down. Cook over medium to medium-low heat until the bottom is golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Add a bit more butter or spread some on the top side before flipping. Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Repeat: Repeat the folding and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
Notes
- Each quadrant of the tortilla holds a distinct ingredient that creates a perfect combination of flavors and textures with every bite.
- You can customize the taco meat with ground beef, turkey, or chicken according to preference.
- Butter or vegetable oil can be used for frying, but butter adds great flavor and helps achieve a crispy, golden crust.
- Use burrito-size tortillas to have ample room for the four quadrants and folding.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or additional guacamole if desired for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 554 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1026 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
