Sheet Pan Quesadilla is a crowd-pleasing, oven-baked version of the classic quesadilla, filled with cheese, seasoned meat, and veggies. It’s perfect for feeding a group with minimal effort.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
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1lb ground beef or shredded chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1/4cup water
2cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
8 large flour tortillas
Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter for brushing
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a large rimmed sheet pan.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add ground beef (or chicken) and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
Place 6 tortillas around the edges of the sheet pan, overlapping, so half of each hangs over the edge. Place 1 tortilla in the center to cover the bottom.
Spread the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with cheese.
Place the final tortilla in the center and fold over the edges of the hanging tortillas to cover the filling completely.
Spray or brush the top with nonstick spray or melted butter.
Place another baking sheet on top to weigh it down and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the top pan and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Let cool slightly, then slice and serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
Swap in black beans or corn for a vegetarian version.
Make it spicier by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.