Description
The Homemade Quesarito combines two comfort food classics into one epic meal. A cheesy quesadilla forms the outer shell, hugging a hearty burrito stuffed with seasoned beef, rice, sour cream, and more cheese. This DIY version of the popular fast-food item is perfect for satisfying big cravings at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked white or Mexican rice
- 1/2 cup seasoned ground beef (or beef of choice)
- 1/4 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for toasting)
- Optional: hot sauce, chopped jalapeños, or guacamole
Instructions
- Lay one flour tortilla flat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the surface.
- Top with the second tortilla, pressing slightly to seal. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the quesadilla until golden and melty on both sides. Remove from heat.
- Lay the quesadilla flat on a surface and place the rice in the center in a horizontal line.
- Top with seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, and additional shredded cheese (and any extras like hot sauce or jalapeños).
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Return to the skillet and toast the seam-side down for 1–2 minutes to seal and crisp. Flip and toast the other side if desired.
- Slice in half and serve hot with dipping sauces or extra sour cream.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for seasoned chicken, beans, or a meatless crumble for a vegetarian version.
- Pre-make the quesadilla layer and refrigerate until ready to fill for quicker prep.
- Try a spicy chipotle mayo or creamy avocado sauce for dipping!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Fusion
- Method: Stovetop, Toasting
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesarito
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg