WW-Friendly Smash Burger Quesadillas

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WW-Friendly Smash Burger Quesadillas

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4 quesadillas

Ingredients

For the Quesadillas:

  • 1 lb 96% lean ground beef (or 99% lean ground turkey)

  • 4 large low-carb or “carb-balance” flour tortillas (e.g., Ole Xtreme Wellness, Mission Carb Balance)

  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (or a fat-free/reduced-fat Mexican blend)

  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Cooking spray (non-stick)

For the WW-Friendly “Mac” Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup

  • 1 tbsp dill pickle relish

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, sugar-free ketchup, relish, white vinegar, and paprika. Set aside in the fridge to let the flavors meld.

  2. Prep the Meat: Divide your lean ground meat into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each).

  3. Smash: Take one portion of the meat and press it firmly into a very thin, even layer covering the entire surface of one tortilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

  4. Season: Generously season the meat layer on each tortilla with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a sprinkle of the finely diced white onion. Press the onions slightly into the meat so they stick.

  5. Cook the Burger Side: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and coat lightly with cooking spray. Place the tortilla meat-side down directly onto the hot pan. Use a spatula to press down firmly (the “smash”). Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the meat is browned, crusty, and cooked through.

  6. Flip and Add Cheese: Carefully flip the tortilla over so the cooked meat is now facing up. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the reduced-fat cheese over one half of the tortilla.

  7. Fold and Toast: Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the cheesy half to create a half-moon shape. Press down gently with your spatula. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.

  8. Serve: Remove from the skillet, cut into triangles, and serve immediately with a side of your homemade burger sauce for dipping!

WW Point Tip: The exact points will vary slightly depending on your specific brand of tortillas and cheese, but using 96% lean beef, 1-point low-carb tortillas, and reduced-fat cheese typically keeps these around 4 to 6 WW Points per whole quesadilla.

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