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Big Mac Quesadilla on a Blackstone Grill

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These Blackstone Big Mac Quesadillas are my take on the viral TikTok Smash Burger Tacos, but bigger. More quesadilla, more big mac flavors, more fun! These easy big mac quesadillas are full of savory beyond beef (you can use regular ground beef!), melty cheese, tart pickles, shredded romaine lettuce, and a tangy homemade special sauce.

Quesadilla with cheese and lettuce on a white marble board.
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What is a big mac quesadilla?

These stuffed tortillas are like a mix between the classic McDonald's Big Mac Burger and a cheesy, crispy quesadilla. Instead of stacking everything on a bun, all of the toppings from the famous fast food burger are tucked into a large flour tortilla and grilled for the ultimate cheesy, melty, and flavorful mashup.

What is big mac sauce made of?

Homemade big mac sauce is made of mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, diced pickles or pickle relish, vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Why cook quesadillas on the Blackstone Grill?

In this post, I'll show you how to make these big mac quesadillas on a Blackstone Grill. I've got step-by-step instructions and a video!

Cooking these Big Mac Quesadillas on a Blackstone Grill works because:

  • I love my Blackstone grill and find any excuse to use it
  • you can fit 6-8 quesadillas on the grill at the same time (party time!)
  • you can cook extra sides on the grill, like fried onions or grilled vegetables
  • once you turn off the grill, the quesadillas ALL stay warm while you add the toppings to each one - perfect for groups
  • it's so fast cooking them all at the same time
Quesadilla with cheese and lettuce on a white marble board.

Using a Blackstone Grill to make quesadillas is so perfect because nothing gets cold and you can make enough for 6-8 people at a time - all in the time it takes to make one!

If you make these in a pan, you'll have to stagger the cook time, or keep them on warm in the oven (if you're ok with warm lettuce).

Cooking these one at a time in a pan will take 5-6 minutes per quesadilla, meaning that making 6 quesadillas can take about 30-40 minutes!

How many quesadillas does one package of Beyond Beef make?

I make 4 large tortillas with one 340 gram package. The beyond beef is spread out very thin on the tortilla - you might think it's too thin. But don't be tempted to double it, it's spread thin so that it cooks properly.

When you fold the tortilla you are getting double that amount per bite, making it exactly the right amount!

Ingredients for Big Mac Quesadillas

See the recipe card for exact amounts.

Labeled Ingredients for a big mac Quesadilla on a white marble board.
  • tortillas: I like large flour tortillas because these are quesadillas but if you want taco vibes use small tortillas.
  • beyond beef: I prefer beyond beef to ground beef for the flavor and the texture, but you can definitely use ground beef in this recipe. It's pretty typical to use ground beef, but I'm just not a beef eater. Use what you like the best!
  • cheese: sharp cheddar cheese is the best in a quesadilla. I buy the brick and grate it finely.
  • onions: the big mac has finely diced onion but I am not a raw onion gal, so we grill them on the Blackstone for this recipe.
  • pickles: pickles are typical for the big mac so I use sliced garlic dill pickles, you can use whatever pickle you like.
  • lettuce: Finely shred some romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce. I use romaine.
  • sauce: for my big mac sauce I use a mixture of mayo, ketchup, and mustard with a splash of vinegar, a pinch of sugar and salt, and chopped pickles.

Substitutions

  • beyond beef: ground beef is used in the actual McDonald's burger so you can use that if you eat beef. Beyond Beef is what I prefer and I find that it spreads well on the tortilla, has a great flavor out of the package, and cooks well on the grill. You could try Impossible meat but I can't speak to it due to a soy allergy. Try things out!
  • cheese: use your favorite cheese for quesadillas. You can try a mild cheddar or a store-bought mix of pre-shredded cheese like a Mexican-inspired mix of cheeses (Tex Mex even though it's labeled Mexican, really).
  • toppings: you can leave out any of these toppings that you don't like. These are all typical toppings. Tomatoes aren't typical for a big mac but add them if you like!
Quesadilla with cheese and lettuce on a white marble board.
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Blackstone Grill Tip

Basting covers are very helpful when grilling on a flat-top grill like the Blackstone Grill. Covering food that is cooking on the grill with a basting cover will trap the heat and create an oven-like environment, helping the food to cook faster and more evenly. A basting cover also helps retain moisture in the grilling food and melts cheese quicker. Adding a splash of water and then a lid to grilling onions helps soften them faster.

Instructions for Blackstone Quesadillas

Prep Tips

  • Preheat your Blackstone Grill to medium-high.
  • You'll need cooking oil and a few spatulas. I like a long spatula and a short spatula for this recipe.

These big mac quesadillas cook fast once the grill is on so I recommend that you have all of your toppings ready and outside with you.

Once you flip the tortillas you add the filling and they are done!

A sauce is stirred in a bowl.
  1. Make the sauce first by adding all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stirring.
Beyond beef is quartered in the package.
  1. Divide the beyond beef into 4 if using large tortillas. You can can probably do 8-10 small tortillas.
Beyond beef is spread on a large flour tortilla.
  1. Spread the beyond beef out in a thin layer (so it cooks properly!). You will fold the tortilla after so you'll be getting double that amount per bite actually.
Diced onions cooking on a blackstone grill.
  1. Add some oil and the diced onion on the hot grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes before adding the tortillas so that they get a head start.
Flour tortillas cook on a blackstone grill.
  1. Spread cooking oil on the grill and add the tortillas beef side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Scrape underneath the tortillas to loosen the beyond beef. Flip.
Cheese is adding to a cooking tortillas with beyond beef on it.
  1. Turn the grill off. The residual heat will cook the other side and keep the quesadillas warm. Add the cheese. It will start melting. You can also rotate a few basting covers to help the cheese melt faster.
Sauce is spread on a tortilla with beyond beef and cheese on it.
  1. Add the grilled onion and the burger sauce.
Lettuce and pickle are added to a tortilla with beyond beef and cheese on it.
  1. Finally, add the lettuce and pickles. Add the toppings in whatever amounts you want.
A tortilla is folded in half on a Blackstone grill.
  1. Use both spatulas to help you fold the tortilla in half.
A folded tortilla sits on a Blackstone grill.
  1. The outside of the tortilla should also be crispy!

I like to cut these big mac tortillas into three for serving to make them easier to bite into. Serve as is or with extra sauce!

Quesadilla with cheese and lettuce on a white marble board.

Tips for Making Quesadillas on the Blackstone Grill

  • basting cover: the basting cover is a stainless steel lid or dome used to help melt the cheese. Add the cheese and then cover the tortilla and the cheese will melt faster. This is optional for this recipe but is very helpful when grilling.
  • preheat: oil the grill and preheat it to medium or medium high heat. Higher heat can burn the tortillas or beyond beef before the cheese has a chance to melt.
  • mise en place: mise en place is a French culinary term which translates to 'putting together' or 'gather'. The term refers to making sure all of your ingredients and tools as well as your cooking area are ready before you start cooking. This is important in this recipe because you're making 4 quesadillas at the same time and if you stop to slice pickles or make a sauce the quesadillas will burn. Have the sauce made and all of the toppings prepped before you turn the grill on. Make sure you have one or two spatulas, some cooking oil, and something like a cutting board to put the cooked tortillas on. I also always have a basting cover and a squirt bottle full of water at hand when I am grilling on my Blackstone.

What to serve with a big mac quesadilla

You can go the fast food route and serve these Blackstone quesadillas with a side of fries. Try my Garlic Parmesan Fries. To add some greens to your meal, try a Spinach and Arugula salad or a Southwest Grilled Corn Salad.

You can serve these quesadillas with tortilla chips and guacamole, Grilled Corn, or simply a side of fresh fruit (try pineapple or watermelon sprinkled with Tajin) or vegetables.

Looking for something similar? Try my takeout inspired Breakfast Crunch Wrap.

Storage

These are best made as you want them because lettuce can get stringy and weird when you reheat it. To keep a few quesadillas for leftovers leave the toppings out and just fill them with the beyond beef, onions, and cheese. They can be reheated in the oven or air fryer and then filled with the sauce, pickles, and lettuce.

Quesadilla with cheese and lettuce on a white marble board.

FAQs

Can you make a vegetarian or vegan version of a Big Mac quesadilla?

This Big Mac Quesadilla recipe is vegetarian because it uses Beyond Beef instead of beef. To make this vegan, use a vegan cheese product and vegan mayo in the special sauce.

What are some variations or substitutions for a Big Mac quesadilla?

You can make round quesadillas by covering the tortilla with another tortilla after you flip it instead of folding it in half.
You can make smaller quesadillas by using small or medium tortillas.
The toppings can be varied but these toppings are all typical to the big mac burger. Try adding tomatoes or bacon.

Recipe

Quesadilla with cheese and lettuce on a white marble board.

Big Mac Quesadillas

Jacqueline Piper
5 from 2 votes
These Blackstone quesadillas will thrill the whole family. From the crispy grilled tortillas to the savory beyond beef and melty cheese, to the tangy burger sauce, this recipe is a winner for this summer! Like the TikTok Big Taco, but bigger and better.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the Quesadillas

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 340 grams beyond beef
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 4 pickles (sliced)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • oil (for grilling)

For the Burger Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons chopped pickles
  • splash pickle juice
  • splash vinegar
  • pinch salt
  • pinch sugar

Instructions
 

For the Burger Sauce

  • Mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.

For the Quesadillas

  • Prep the tortillas: Divide the beyond beef into 4 portions and spread one portion onto each tortilla. Spread it thin.
  • Prep all toppings before you even turn the grill on. Bring everything outside when you start to grill.
  • Preheat the grill to medium - medium-high heat.
  • Add oil to the grill and add the onions. Let them get a head start on cooking for a few minutes. Stir them occasionally while making the quesadillas.
  • Add the tortillas to the grill with the beyond beef side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until beef is cooked through.
  • Scrape underneath the tortillas to loosen the beef and then flip each tortilla.
  • Add cheese and let it cook for another 2 minutes or so until the cheese starts to melt. You can also use a basting cover (or a few of them) to cover the quesadillas and let the cheese melt. It's not necessary if you don't use a lot of cheese.
  • Turn the heat off on the grill as you quickly top and fold the quesadillas.
  • To top the quesadillas: add some sauce, pickles, and then lettuce. Put the pickles and lettuce only on one side because you'll be flipping the other side over.
  • Use the spatulas to help you fold each quesadilla in half.
  • Remove the quesadillas and serve them hot and cut them into two or three pieces.
  • Remember to clean your grill!

Video

Notes

Try these on smaller tortillas.
You can use beef instead of Beyond Beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 35gFat: 40gFiber: 9gSugar: 7g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.

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