Description
Crispy Baked Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines melted cheese and your choice of fillings, all baked to perfection for a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheese, cooked chicken, bell peppers, onions, and taco seasoning.
- Place one tortilla on a baking sheet and spread a portion of the filling on one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and press down gently.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Spray the tops of the quesadillas with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the fillings based on your preferences.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Baked Quesadillas, Easy Quesadillas, Baked Quesadillas Recipe