Inspired by fajitas, these sheet pan quesadillas tuck bell peppers and onions into the tortillas, along with plenty of cheese. The key to the flavor is the homemade fajita seasoning that uses just a few spices that you probably already have in your pantry. Whisk those together and prep the fillings, then you can bake the quesadillas on a sheet pan and serve them all at once!
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, diced
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- Mayonnaise, for spreading on the tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the seasoning: Whisk together the chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Make the quesadillas: Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up the meat, until the turkey is no longer pink and most of the liquid has evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the fajita seasoning, sour cream, bell peppers, and onions and cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Assemble and bake the quesadillas: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto 2 of the tortillas and arrange them mayo-side down on the prepared baking sheet (this will help the tortillas brown), then sprinkle with half of the cheese edge-to-edge. Top with the filling then repeat sprinkling with the remaining cheese. Cover each quesadilla with 1 of the remaining tortillas and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on top. Place another piece of parchment paper directly on top of the quesadillas followed by another large baking sheet to weigh them down.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 588 |
| Total Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Cholesterol | 139 mg |
| Sodium | 647 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 588 |
| Total Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Cholesterol | 139 mg |
| Sodium | 647 mg |
Reviews
I want to rate this 3 !/2 Stars but there’s not option for a half.
I never leave reviews but this one had none yet so I felt compelled to write. having said that, when people say the recipe is great and then tell you all the ways they changed it because then it becomes a new recipe…and here I go about to do the same….my apologies…I didn’t have some of the ingredients and I didn’t want some!
I had no flour tortillas so I used corn tortilla. I skipped the garlic, i had a sweet onion not red, so I used that and finally, i skipped the mayo step and used olive oil.
now that I have created some new recipe….I like it! groud turkey is hard to cook with because it becomes dry so quickly and it is tough to flavor. the recipe combination was good. the sour cream helped keep it moist and I am sure the mayo would really add some extra oomph! I topped mine with fresh avocado slices and it was good. Nothing crazy here but a nice easy QUICK recipe to help you find something good to eat when you need a quick meal! Thank you Food Network & Ronnie Woo!
I never leave reviews but this one had none yet so I felt compelled to write. having said that, when people say the recipe is great and then tell you all the ways they changed it because then it becomes a new recipe…and here I go about to do the same….my apologies…I didn’t have some of the ingredients and I didn’t want some!
I had no flour tortillas so I used corn tortilla. I skipped the garlic, i had a sweet onion not red, so I used that and finally, i skipped the mayo step and used olive oil.
now that I have created some new recipe….I like it! groud turkey is hard to cook with because it becomes dry so quickly and it is tough to flavor. the recipe combination was good. the sour cream helped keep it moist and I am sure the mayo would really add some extra oomph! I topped mine with fresh avocado slices and it was good. Nothing crazy here but a nice easy QUICK recipe to help you find something good to eat when you need a quick meal! Thank you Food Network & Ronnie Woo!