Sheet Pan Quesadillas (Printable)

Crispy baked tortillas layered with seasoned meat, cheese, and colorful vegetables for quick, delicious meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 lb ground beef or chicken, or drained canned black beans for vegetarian option
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Spices

08 - 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tsp chili powder
11 - ½ tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp salt
13 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Other

14 - 12 large flour tortillas, approximately 10-inch diameter
15 - 3 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
16 - 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil for brushing
17 - Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan (about 17 by 12 inches) with nonstick spray or oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion, bell pepper, corn, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat. If using black beans, add now and warm through.
05 - Place 6 tortillas overlapping around the edges of the sheet pan so half of each hangs over the sides, then cover the center with 1 tortilla.
06 - Evenly spread the meat and vegetable mixture over the arranged tortillas. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the filling.
07 - Place another tortilla in the center, then fold the overhanging tortillas over the filling to fully enclose it.
08 - Brush the top with melted butter or oil. Place a second sheet pan on top and gently press down to compress the layers.
09 - Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the top pan and continue baking for 5 minutes until the tortilla is golden and crisp.
10 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve with desired toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and bake
  • Customizable with meat or vegetarian options
02 -
  • Make vegetarian by substituting beans for meat
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra veggies
03 -
  • Use a large rimmed sheet pan to prevent spills
  • Press down gently with another pan for crisp quesadillas
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