Description
Crispy Baked Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring golden, crunchy tortillas filled with gooey cheese and savory ingredients. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these quesadillas are easy to customize, making them a crowd-pleaser every time. With a delightful crunch and mouthwatering aromas, they’ll transform your kitchen into a culinary haven. Dive into this foolproof recipe that guarantees delicious results with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or black beans
- 1 cup sautéed bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheese, chicken or beans, sautéed peppers, chili powder, and cumin.
- Lay a tortilla flat; spoon filling onto one half and fold over.
- Lightly coat each quesadilla with olive oil or cooking spray; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges; serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg