Description
Crispy oven-baked quesadillas are a quick and easy meal, perfect for meal prep or family dinners. They’re packed with flavor and require minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place tortillas on the baking sheet. Sprinkle half of each tortilla with cheese.
- Spoon the filling mixture over the cheese, then top with remaining cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half, pressing lightly to seal.
- Brush the tops with olive oil for crispiness.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- Use any protein or veggies you prefer.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy quesadillas, baked quesadillas, meal prep, family dinner