Description
These Crispy Oven-Baked Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. Filled with cheese, chicken, beans, and veggies, these quesadillas are baked in the oven until crispy and golden brown.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Quesadillas: Lightly spray or brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil. Place two tortillas oil side down on the baking sheet. Evenly spread the cheese, chicken, beans, corn, bell pepper, and green onion on top. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top each with another tortilla, oil side up. Press down gently to seal.
- Bake the Quesadillas: Bake for 8–10 minutes, then carefully flip the quesadillas and bake for another 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- You can swap the chicken for sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- For extra crispiness, place a second baking sheet on top of the quesadillas while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
