Sheet Pan Quesadillas
A fun twist on Taco Tuesday! Kids love quesadillas so why not make a big batch and make them tastier and heartier than ever.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Quesadillas:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 4 oz can green chiles, undrained
- 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas, burrito size
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Avocado Ranch:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I prefer avocado mayonnaise as it’s less sweet)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp each kosher salt, dried dill, dried chives, onion powder, garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 avocado, pit removed
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
To Serve:
- Avocado Ranch
- Sliced jalapeños
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Sliced tomatoes
- Cojita cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat a large skillet or stockpot over medium heat. Melt butter. Add shallot and cook 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef. Break apart with spoon or spatula. Start to lightly brown. Add spices (paprika through pepper). Mix well to combine. Cook 8-10 minutes.
- Add lime juice and scrape any pieces off bottom of pan. Add chiles and beans. Mix well to combine. Turn heat to low and cover.
- Spray 13 x 9 baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Arrange 6 tortillas overlapping around the perimeter of the pan so that half of the tortillas overhang the rim, with one additional tortilla layered in the center so that the entire bottom surface of the pan is covered.
- Spread meat filling evenly over tortillas. Ensure you are covering only the part of tortillas inside the pan as the overhanging tortillas will be folded in. Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Place the last tortilla in the center (on top of all fillings), then fold each overhanging tortilla towards center. Brush the tops evenly with the melted butter.
- Place a second baking sheet on top of tortillas and press down a bit.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove sheet pan on top and bake uncovered for 5-7 more minutes.
- While quesadillas are baking, prepare avocado ranch. Add all ingredients to food processor or blender. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
- Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to two weeks.
- Remove quesadilla from oven and let cool slightly. Evenly cut into 8 pieces. Serve with toppings and enjoy!
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