Baked Quesadillas Recipes

EASY BAKED QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 350 F. Take a piece of aluminum foil that is big enough to cover a cookie sheet front and back. Center it on a cookie sheet.
• Place 2 tortillas side by side on foil. Sprinkle cheese evenly on both tortillas.
• Place protein option on top of cheese.
• Place vegetable option on top of protein.
• Spoon about half the salsa over the top, making a very light layer, if desired.
• Cover each stack with another tortilla.
• Bring 2 sides of the foil together above the quesadillas, sealing foil at the center of cookie sheet. Crimp edges of foil to seal along the side of cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Open foil carefully. Slice each quesadilla in quarters and serve with optional toppings (if desired).

BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Coat one side of two tortillas with cooking spray; place coated side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas; spritz tops with cooking spray., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Garnish with lettuce, olives and tomatoes if desired.

BAKED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, cheese,dressing and chiles together in a bowl.
• Place about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture on each torilla.
• Fold in half to seal.
• Place quesadillas on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• If desired garnish with salsa and guacamole.
• You can put any kind of cheese you like.

CHICKEN CHILI SHEET PAN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a half sheet pan or rimmed cookie sheet with half of the butter.
• Arrange 2 tortillas along the longest side of the sheet pan with half hanging over the rim; repeat with the other long side of the pan. Place one tortilla, also half hanging over, at each end. Place 1 tortilla in the center so the whole bottom of the sheet pan is covered.
• Sprinkle evenly with half of the shredded cheese, all of the chicken, taco seasoning, chiles, corn and olives. Place spoonfuls of the salsa over the top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
• Place 1 tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the filling, and then fold up the overhanging tortillas so that the filling is completely covered. Brush with the remaining butter, top with another sheet pan and press down firmly.
• Bake until the tortillas are crispy and the inside is melted and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Carefully remove the top sheet pan. Slice the quesadilla into squares and serve with avocado, sour cream, lime and cilantro.

BAKED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lay out two tortillas on two baking sheets.
• Sprinkle a layer of cheese over each tortilla.
• Sprinkle other toppings over each tortilla.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the fillings.
• Lay the other tortillas on top.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortillas have reached desired crispiness.
• Top with salsa and sour cream.
• Other ideas: fill with onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, whatever leftover meats you have on hand, diced or ground. You could also top with guacamole.

BAKED SHRIMP QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Combine butter and oil; set aside.
• Sauté onion, peppers and garlic in 4 TB butter mixture in medium sauté pan on medium heat until tender.
• Add shrimp, if using raw shrimp, sauté till pink.
• Remove pan from heat, add next 3 ingredients.
• Place tortillas on foil lined baking sheets; brush 1 side of each tortilla with remaining butter mix.
• Turn tortilla over so buttered side is down; spread with shrimp mixture evenly over half of each tortilla, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Distribute mixture evenly between all tortillas.
• Fold over in half pressing a little.
• Bake at 475 for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
• Cut in half with a pizza cutter for appetizers or serve whole for brunch.
• Serve warm with salsa and sour cream if desired.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
• Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
• Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
• Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

BEEF QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chilies, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat mixture over half of unbuttered side. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese; fold in half. , Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 475° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges.