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    Home » Recipes » Grill Recipes » Traeger Flatrock Griddle Grill » Flat Top Griddled Quesadillas

    Flat Top Griddled Quesadillas

    Published: Feb 22, 2023 · Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Griddle Quesadilla Recipe with text overlay and Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go

    See how to griddle quesadillas that are crispy and delicious… make them on the Blackstone Grill or Traeger Flatrock Flat Top griddle. Let’s get into this griddle quesadilla recipe with chicken or whatever leftovers you have on hand…

    Griddle Quesadilla Recipe for Traeger Flatrock or Blackstone Grill

    Special thanks to Traeger Grills for providing Sip Bite Go with the Flatrock grill for review. All opinions are my own. 

    Follow Sip Bite Go on Instagram and TikTok for easy griddle cooking tips…

    Table of Contents

    • Why making a quesadilla on the griddle is so good…
    • Ingredients
    • How to griddle a quesadilla on a flattop grill
    • FAQs 
    • Try these easy griddle recipes…
    • Griddle cooking tools in the SBG setup…
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Griddle Quesadilla Recipe – Traeger Flatrock / Blackstone Grill | Sip Bite Go

    Why making a quesadilla on the griddle is so good…

    • Fast and easy griddle recipe.
    • Thanks to a high cooking temperature, the outside is perfectly crisp.
    • For protein, add smoked chicken breast, cooked steak, or whatever leftovers you have on hand.
    • Easy dinner idea.
    • Great game day appetizer, or party food for a crowd. 

    New to flat top cooking? 

    Scroll to the bottom of this post for step-by-step video instructions.

    Flattop Griddle Quesadilla Recipe with guacamole and sour cream on a serving tray

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make a quesadilla on a griddle.

    Infographic with recipe ingredients for griddled quesadillas on the flattop grill with Jenna Passaro and Sip Bite Go logo
    Full ingredients list for what goes in a flattop quesadilla with substitution suggestions can be found at the bottom of this page – and it’s easy to print with the recipe. 

    Onions and/or griddled peppers

    • 1 medium onion, sliced thin, substitute all or half with peppers
    • 1 tbsp avocado oil, or whatever vegetable oil you’d like to coat the griddle
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    Griddled Onions Ingredient for Quesadillas with Traeger Flatrock Sip Bite Go
    The quesadilla stuffing star are these griddle cooked onions. You can griddle peppers at the same time to add even more flavor to your quesadillas.

    Griddled quesadillas

    • 2 large flour tortillas, burrito size
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese
    • ⅓ cup chicken, or steak, cooked

    Condiment ideas

    • 1 tsp cilantro, fresh chopped
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup guacamole
    • ½ cup salsa 
    Melted cheese inside quesadilla cooking on a Traeger Flatrock griddle grill

    See popular smoked food recipes on Sip Bite Go…  

    How to griddle a quesadilla on a flattop grill

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic demonstrating recipe steps for cooking a quesadilla on a Traeger Flatrock griddle with Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go

    First: griddle onions and peppers for quesadillas

    1. Prep all ingredients ahead.
    2. Preheat Traeger Flatrock or Blackstone Griddle Grill, or whatever indoor griddle or outdoor flattop you’re using to medium-high.  
    3. Add cooking oil to coat the griddle.  
    4. Once oil is hot and shiny, add sliced onions and/or peppers on top. 
    5. Flip regularly with spatulas for ~ 5 minutes until the onions begin to brown and become translucent. 
    6. Season with salt and pepper. Continue flipping veggies for griddled quesadilla to season them all over.
    7. Griddled quesadilla vegetables are done cooking in about 5-10 more minutes, depending on how long you want to caramelize them. If extending the cook time, close the griddle lid and/or turn down the heat to medium or medium-low.
    8. Once done, set aside and assemble the quesadilla. (we turned off the grill in the demo to prepare the next batch of ingredients)
    Quesadilla and Traeger Flattop Flatrock Griddle Grill

    Next: griddle quesadilla with chicken or steak, etc.

    1. Prep all ingredients ahead.
    2. Assemble quesadilla for the griddle. You’ll add ingredients in layers. First, place down a large flour burrito. Add half the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Then a layer of cooked protein like smoked chicken thighs or grilled ribeye steak. Top with griddled onions and the remaining cheese. Finally, add the top large flour tortilla. 
    3. Preheat Traeger Flatrock or Blackstone Griddle Grill, or whatever indoor griddle or outdoor flattop you’re using to medium or med-high.  
    4. Add cooking oil to coat the griddle.  
    5. Once oil is hot and shiny, add assembled quesadilla.
    6. Griddle cook quesadilla for about 3-5 minutes on each side until browned. You can do this with the grill lid open or closed. This quesadilla griddle recipe is done when the cheese completely melts, sticking the quesadilla together. The outside should be beautifully browned. 
    7. Serve with your favorite condiments like a sprinkle of cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Enjoy.
    Traeger Flatrock Griddle Quesadilla and Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go

    FAQs 

    What’s the difference between seared VS griddled quesadillas? 

    Griddled quesadillas turn out more crispy than pan seared quesadillas – in my opinion. I find the combination of oil and high heat makes these quesadillas on the flat top light and very crispy.

    What’s good in a quesadilla?

    Use any cooked protein inside the griddle quesadilla… Try smoked whole chicken, smoked pulled pork, or any cooked steak recipe. Leftovers are a great option!

    Traeger smoked beer can chicken Sip Bite Go

    Here’s the recipe for smoked beer can chicken used in this Flatrock quesadilla.

    Griddle Quesadilla Recipe with text overlay and Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go

    Try these easy griddle recipes…

    • Griddled onions
    • Griddled chicken breast
    • Quesadillas on the griddle
    • Onion smashed burgers
    • Philly cheesesteak smash burgers

    See new griddle recipes for beginners…

    Griddle cooking tools in the SBG setup…

    Main griddle equipment

    • Outdoor flattops: Blackstone Griddle + Traeger Flatrock (gifted). 
    • Indoor griddle: Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Pan

    Other helpful grilling tools, accessories, ingredients…

    • Heavy-duty Traeger tongs
    • Traeger Tray (love for prep and to carry ingredients to the grill)
    • Meat Church Texas Sugar BBQ
    • California Avocado Oil Blend

    Traeger Flatrock guides

    • Traeger Flatrock grill review
    • Tips for seasoning Traeger Flatrock grills
    • Guide to Flatrock grease bucket
    • See demos for the Traeger Flatrock grill cover
    • Check out popular Flatrock accessories and the Flatrock smash burger kit

    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chef, hope that answers all your questions about making a quesadilla on the griddle cooktop.  

    Enjoy cooking and chat soon on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube.

    – Jenna

    Next, browse the Sip Bite Go recipe collection…

    Griddle Quesadilla Recipe for Traeger Flatrock or Blackstone Grill

    Griddle Quesadilla Recipe – Traeger Flatrock / Blackstone Grill | Sip Bite Go

    See how to griddle quesadillas that are crispy and delicious… make them on the Blackstone Grill or Traeger Flatrock Flat Top griddle (gifted). | sipbitego.com
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    Course: Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 314kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Equipment

    • California Avocado Oil Blend
    • Traeger Flatrock Griddle
    • Griddle Accessories Kit

    Ingredients

    Onions and/or griddled peppers

    • 1 medium onion sliced thin, substitute all or half with peppers
    • 1 tbsp avocado oil or whatever vegetable oil you’d like to coat the griddle
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper

    Griddled quesadillas

    • 2 large flour tortillas burrito size
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese
    • ⅓ cup chicken or steak, cooked

    Condiment ideas

    • 1 tsp cilantro fresh chopped
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup guacamole
    • ½ cup salsa

    Instructions

    First: griddle onions and peppers for quesadillas

    • Prep all ingredients ahead.
    • Preheat Traeger Flatrock or Blackstone Griddle Grill, or whatever indoor griddle or outdoor flattop you’re using to medium-high.
    • Add cooking oil to coat the griddle.
    • Once oil is hot and shiny, add sliced onions and/or peppers on top.
    • Flip regularly with spatulas for ~ 5 minutes until the onions begin to brown and become translucent.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Continue flipping veggies for griddled quesadilla to season them all over.
    • Griddled quesadilla vegetables are done cooking in about 5-10 more minutes, depending on how long you want to caramelize them. If extending the cook time, close the griddle lid and/or turn down the heat to medium or medium-low.
    • Once done, set aside and assemble the quesadilla. (we turned off the grill in the demo to prepare the next batch of ingredients)

    Next: griddle quesadilla with chicken or steak, etc.

    • Prep all ingredients ahead.
    • Assemble quesadilla for the griddle. You’ll add ingredients in layers. First, place down a large flour burrito. Add half the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Then a layer of cooked protein like smoked chicken thighs or grilled ribeye steak. Top with griddled onions and the remaining cheese. Finally, add the top large flour tortilla.
    • Preheat Traeger Flatrock or Blackstone Griddle Grill, or whatever indoor griddle or outdoor flattop you’re using to medium or med-high.
    • Add cooking oil to coat the griddle.
    • Once oil is hot and shiny, add assembled quesadilla.
    • Griddle cook quesadilla for about 3-5 minutes on each side until browned. You can do this with the grill lid open or closed. This quesadilla griddle recipe is done when the cheese completely melts, sticking the quesadilla together. The outside should be beautifully browned.
    • Serve with your favorite condiments like a sprinkle of cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/quesadillas-griddle
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for Griddle Quesadilla on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 1mg
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