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Recipe Description
Served with a creamy chive dip, these cheesy meat-and-potato-chip quesadillas are perfect for lunch or dinner, or as an appetizer or snack.
Recipe Total Time
50 min
Recipe Prep Time
20 min
Recipe Cook Time
30 min
Recipe Servings
6
Recipe Featured Order
4
appearances as a recommendation
0
Recipe Unique ID
recipe-1741710943-67d0665fc42e1
Featured Product Title
Papas fritas LAY'S® clásicas
Featured Product URL
https://www.lays.com/es/products/papas-fritas-lays-cl-sicas
Featured Product Image URL
https://cms.lays.com/sites/lays.com/files//2025-12/Lays_XL_Classic_Laydown.png
Recipe Tips
To make these appetizer size, cut quesadillas into quarters.
Alternatively, toast beef quesadillas on a griddle or in a panini press until golden brown and cheese has melted.
Recipe Ingredients
[title]Beef Quesadillas:
<strong>2 tbsp</strong> olive oil
<strong>1 lb</strong> lean ground beef
<strong>1</strong> small onion, diced
<strong>2</strong> cloves garlic, minced
<strong>1 tbsp</strong> chili powder
<strong>1 tsp</strong> ground cumin
<strong>1/4 tsp</strong> salt
<strong>1/4 tsp</strong> black pepper
<strong>1/4 cup</strong> barbecue sauce
<strong>2 cups</strong> shredded cheddar cheese
<strong>1 cup</strong> shredded mozzarella cheese
<strong>6 oz (three-quarters of 8 oz bag)</strong> <a href="https://www.lays.com/products/lays-classic-potato-chips">LAY'S® Classic Potato Chips</a>, divided
<strong>6</strong> flour tortillas (about 8 inches)
<strong>2 tbsp</strong> canola oil (approx.)
[title]Chive Dip:
<strong>1/3 cup</strong> whipped cream cheese spread
<strong>1/3 cup</strong> mayonnaise
<strong>1/3 cup</strong> sour cream
<strong>2 tbsp</strong> finely chopped fresh chives
<strong>1/4 tsp</strong> garlic powder
<strong>1/4 tsp</strong> salt
<strong>1/4 tsp</strong> black pepper
Recipe Directions
Beef Quesadillas: In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook beef for 5 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in barbecue sauce. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is cooked through and sauce clings to beef well.
In a medium bowl, stir together cheddar and mozzarella. Add 1 ½ cups LAY'S® Classic Potato Chips and, using fingertips, lightly crush.
Over one side of each tortilla, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar mixture. Divide beef mixture and crushed potato chips among tortillas, over top of first cheese layer. Sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheddar mixture. Fold each tortilla over to enclose filling.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil. In batches, cook quesadillas, flipping once, for 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese has melted, adding additional oil to the skillet as needed.
Chive Dip: In a medium bowl, using electric mixer, beat together cream cheese spread, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and blended. Stir in chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cut quesadillas in halves or thirds and serve with creamy chive dip and remaining potato chips.
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