Sheet Pan Quesadilla

If you see the term “sheet pan” in a recipe title, you know one thing is for sure…it’s going to be simple! This Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadilla is just that. It couldn’t be easier to put these together on a sheet pan, throw your toppings of choice, bake it in the oven, and serve it up with delicious garnishes of your choice. This recipe comes together in just minutes and uses quick, inexpensive ingredients. It is the most simple way to make a delicious, homemade quesadilla, using just a single pan! You will have a crunchy, oven-baked quesadilla that is full of ooey gooey cheese, protein, veggies, and more!

Serves: 12

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 25 min

Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients:

• 8 large burrito size flour tortillas
• 2 cups seasoned chicken or beef, cooked
• 4 oz green chilis
• ½ cup black olives, sliced
• 1 cup frozen corn
• ½ cup salsa
• 4 cups mexican cheese blend, shredded
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• Seasoning mix of your choice, to taste – taco, chili lime, etc.

Instructions:

FIRST STEP:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment
2. Lay tortillas in baking sheet, 2 on each long side, 1 on each end, 1 in the middle – leave about ½ of each tortilla hanging over the side of the pan

SECOND STEP:

1. Begin layering ingredients 2 cups cheese, chicken or beef, sprinkle of seasoning, green chilis, olives, corn, salsa, then remaining 2 cups cheese
2. Place the remaining tortilla in the center of the pan on top of ingredients

THIRD STEP:

1. Beginning with the ends, fold in the overlapping pieces of tortilla – you will want long sides folded over last
2. Brush the entire surface with melted butter

FOURTH STEP:

1. Place a second baking sheet on top, press down, and place in oven
2. Bake for 25 minutes
3. Let cool slightly, cut into squares, garnish with sour cream, cilantro, salsa, cheese, avocado, etc. per your taste

Enjoy!