Hamburguesa quesadilla estilo Applebee's

Ingredientes

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup from 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded 3 Pepper Blend Cheese
• 8 tortillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count)
• 1 cup from 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/4 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Zesty Ranch Sauce
• 1/4 cup pico de gallo
• 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Preparación

1. 1

   In medium bowl, gently mix beef, salt and pepper. Shape into 2 patties, 6 inches by about 1/2 inch thick.

2. 2

   Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place burgers in skillet; cook 4 minutes. Turn patties; cook 1 minute. Place 1/3 cup 3 pepper cheese blend on top of each burger; cover, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and meat thermometer inserted in center of patty reads 160°F. Transfer to plate and keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towels.

3. 3

   Top 4 of the tortillas each with 1/4 cup Mexican style 4 cheese blend and one of the remaining 4 tortillas.

4. 4

   In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in skillet; cook about 1 minute or until light golden brown. Carefully turn quesadillas; cook 1 minute longer or until golden brown. Transfer quesadillas to two serving plates. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

5. 5

   Place each burger on top of one of the warm quesadillas. Top each with half each of the bacon, zesty ranch sauce, pico de gallo and lettuce. Top each with another quesadilla. Cut in half, and serve immediately.