Taco Bell Quesarito Cheesy: The Ultimate Copycat Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers 🌯🧀

Whisk together and refrigerate until ready to use.

🔪 Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Chipotle Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lime juice. Adjust spice level to your liking. Chill while you prep the other components — the flavors deepen beautifully as it rests.

Step 2: Cook the Seasoned Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.

3. Drain any excess grease.

4. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce (or water). Simmer for 5 minutes until thick and flavorful.

5. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 3: Make the Cilantro-Lime Rice

1. In a small bowl, mix cooked white rice, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

2. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Step 4: Build the Cheesy Quesadilla Base

1. Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat.

2. Place one flour tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.

3. Place another tortilla directly on top of the cheese, pressing gently.

4. Cook until the cheese melts and the bottom tortilla turns lightly golden, about 1–2 minutes per side.

5. Remove from heat — you now have a cheesy quesadilla wrap that will form the outer shell of your Quesarito.

Step 5: Assemble the Quesarito

1. Place your cheesy quesadilla flat on a clean surface.

2. Spread 2 tablespoons of chipotle sauce in the center.

3. Add a scoop of seasoned beef, followed by a spoonful of cilantro-lime rice.

4. Drizzle with nacho cheese sauce and a dollop of sour cream.

5. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired (no such thing as too much!).

💡 Tip: Don’t overfill! Too much filling makes rolling tricky.