Baked Quesadilla Squares Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Coat one side of two tortillas with cooking spray; place coated side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas; spritz tops with cooking spray., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Garnish with lettuce, olives and tomatoes if desired.

BAKED CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8 inch square baking pan.
• To make the crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Gradually blend in flour and walnuts. Mixture will be crumbly.
• Set aside one cup of crust mixture. Press the rest of the mixture into the bottom of baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
• To make filling: in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar. Add in egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla until well blended.
• Spread the filling over warm crust. Sprinkle top with remaining crust mixture. Bake for another 25 to 28 minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting.

BAKED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lay out two tortillas on two baking sheets.
• Sprinkle a layer of cheese over each tortilla.
• Sprinkle other toppings over each tortilla.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the fillings.
• Lay the other tortillas on top.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortillas have reached desired crispiness.
• Top with salsa and sour cream.
• Other ideas: fill with onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, whatever leftover meats you have on hand, diced or ground. You could also top with guacamole.

BAKED QUESADILLA SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle cheeses in bottom. Top with chilies.
• Combine milk, baking mix and eggs in large bowl and beat until smooth. Carefully pour over chilies and cheese. Top with 1/4 cup salsa.
• Bake until puffed and golden, 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

CHICKEN CHILI SHEET PAN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a half sheet pan or rimmed cookie sheet with half of the butter.
• Arrange 2 tortillas along the longest side of the sheet pan with half hanging over the rim; repeat with the other long side of the pan. Place one tortilla, also half hanging over, at each end. Place 1 tortilla in the center so the whole bottom of the sheet pan is covered.
• Sprinkle evenly with half of the shredded cheese, all of the chicken, taco seasoning, chiles, corn and olives. Place spoonfuls of the salsa over the top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese.
• Place 1 tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the filling, and then fold up the overhanging tortillas so that the filling is completely covered. Brush with the remaining butter, top with another sheet pan and press down firmly.
• Bake until the tortillas are crispy and the inside is melted and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Carefully remove the top sheet pan. Slice the quesadilla into squares and serve with avocado, sour cream, lime and cilantro.