Cheesy Quesarito: Taco Bell Copycat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or chicken)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning (extra for rice)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 4 medium flour tortillas (quesadilla size)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef:
    • In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
    • Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, and cook until thickened.
  2. Prepare the Rice:
    • In a small pan, melt butter, add rice, and season with 1 tbsp taco seasoning. Mix well and keep warm.
  3. Make the Quesadilla Layer:
    • On a skillet, place a medium tortilla.
    • Sprinkle with shredded Mexican blend cheese, top with another tortilla, and cook until cheese melts.
    • This will be your cheesy quesadilla base.
  4. Assemble the Quesarito:
    • Place the cheesy quesadilla on a flat surface.
    • Add a layer of seasoned rice, then beef, then nacho cheese, sour cream, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar.
  5. Wrap It Up:
    • Roll tightly into a burrito shape.
  6. Toast for Finish:
    • Heat a skillet with a little butter and toast the quesarito until golden and crispy on all sides.
  7. Serve:
    • Slice in half and enjoy warm with extra nacho cheese or salsa on the side!

Would you like me to also add a homemade nacho cheese sauce recipe so it’s fully copycat style instead of using store-bought?

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