Crispy Baked Quesadillas Recipe

⏱️ 20 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Tex Mex dinner
Crispy Baked Quesadillas Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
736
Calories
50g
Protein
41g
Carbs
41g
Fat

These baked quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and easy to make in the oven. Quick and easy - perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (like avocado oil)
  • 4 flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 12 oz. shredded Mexican cheese (queso asadero or queso Oaxaca)
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (like salsa chicken)
  • fresh toppings (salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, etc.)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the baking sheet into the oven to preheat while the oven is preheating.
  2. 2Brush 1 teaspoon of oil on the preheated baking sheet and place a tortilla on the baking sheet. Layer 1/3 cup shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with about 3/4 cup shredded chicken and another 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
  3. 3Fold over the top and repeat with the remaining 3 quesadillas. Brush the tops of quesadillas with oil. Bake for 6 minutes, flip over, and bake another 6 minutes until tortillas are golden brown.
  4. 4Cut into wedges and serve with fresh toppings.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Emily Dingmannn of myeverydaytable.com on myeverydaytable.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.