Description
Quesadilla Bake is a crowd-pleasing, cheesy delight that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish perfect for any occasion. This layered casserole features warm tortillas filled with gooey cheese, savory chicken or beans, and colorful vegetables, all baked to golden perfection. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 2 cups cooked chicken or black beans
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup onion (sautéed)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup pico de gallo or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until soft.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken (or beans), sautéed veggies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer one tortilla at the bottom, followed by half of the filling mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat with another tortilla, remaining filling, and cheese. Top with one last tortilla and cover with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of Quesadilla Bake (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg