Sheet Pan Crispy Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy Tex-Mex quesadillas packed with vibrant veggies and protein. Ideal for quick, baked crowd-pleasing meals.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, diced
04 - 1 cup canned corn, drained
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Protein

06 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or 2 cups cooked black beans for vegetarian option

→ Cheese

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Tortillas

09 - 8 large flour tortillas

→ Spices

10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

16 - Sour cream
17 - Guacamole
18 - Salsa
19 - Chopped cilantro
20 - Lime wedges

# How To Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine red and green bell peppers, red onion, corn, jalapeño, shredded chicken or black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the mixture until evenly combined.
03 - Position 6 large flour tortillas around the edges of the prepared sheet pan, allowing half of each tortilla to hang over the rim. Place 1 additional tortilla in the center to fully cover the base.
04 - Spread the filling mixture evenly over the tortillas on the pan. Distribute the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top of the filling.
05 - Fold the overhanging edges of the tortillas towards the center to enclose the filling. Place the final tortilla over the top to seal any exposed filling.
06 - Place a second sheet pan on top to compress the quesadilla and promote crispness. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove the top sheet pan and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the surface is golden brown and crisp.
08 - Allow the quesadilla to cool on the pan for 2 minutes. Slice into squares and serve with desired garnishes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses one sheet pan so cleanup is quick and simple
  • Perfect for customizing to suit vegetarian or meat-loving eaters
  • Crowd-friendly and ready in just over half an hour
  • Cheesiness in every bite with two kinds of melty cheese
02 -
  • Loaded with protein and fiber when using black beans
  • Freezes beautifully for make-ahead meal planning
  • Customizable for nearly every dietary need
03 -
  • Do not skip pressing the quesadillas during baking This extra contact with heat makes all the difference in crunch
  • Using two cheeses guarantees melty texture and deep flavor
  • Prepping all your fillings before assembly means oven time is the only thing standing between you and dinner faster than takeout

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