Here’s a full recipe for a homemade version of the Taco Bell Quesarito — the cult‑favorite mashup of a quesadilla and burrito. 🌯🧀🔥
🌯 Taco Bell Quesarito (Copycat Recipe)
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 4 Quesaritos)
For the Quesadilla Layer
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
For the Burrito Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup cooked rice
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce
- ½ cup shredded lettuce (optional)
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
For Garnish
- Extra cheese sauce
- Jalapeños (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the beef:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet.
- Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare quesadillas:
- Heat a tortilla in a skillet with a little butter.
- Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Top with another tortilla and cook until cheese melts.
- Repeat for all tortillas.
- Assemble burrito filling:
- Place seasoned beef in the center of a quesadilla.
- Add rice, sour cream, nacho cheese sauce, salsa, and lettuce.
- Roll into Quesarito:
- Fold sides inward, then roll tightly like a burrito.
- Place seam‑side down in skillet for 1–2 minutes to seal.
- Serve:
- Slice in half, drizzle with extra cheese sauce, and garnish with jalapeños if desired.
🌟 Tips
- Swap beef for shredded chicken or beans for a vegetarian version.
- Add chipotle sauce for smoky heat.
- Use smaller tortillas if you want snack‑size quesaritos.
🥡 Storage
- Wrap leftovers in foil and refrigerate up to 2 days.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.

