Description
These Crispy Oven-Baked Quesadillas are a delicious twist on the classic dish, with a golden brown, crispy exterior and a flavorful, cheesy filling. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or black beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light greasing.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine chicken (or beans), cheese, salsa, green onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon the filling onto one half of each tortilla, fold over, and press gently to seal.
- Bake: Place quesadillas on the baking sheet, brush tops with oil or cooking spray, bake for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize with different fillings like veggies or beef.
- For extra crispness, bake directly on the oven rack for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
