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This Sheet Pan Breakfast Quesadillas recipe was an instant hit at my house. The best part is that the leftovers are just as wonderful. A giant quesadilla baked in the oven and loaded with wonderful breakfast flavors is sure to be wonderful! With a crunchy tortilla shell and layers of deliciousness inside, this is now our new go-to breakfast recipe. Keep scrolling to get the recipe and make it for your family too!

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I say this every single time I post a breakfast recipe but I am not a breakfast lover. My poor family has to fend for themselves normally when it comes to breakfast.

So when I made this quesadilla you would have thought that I made a 5 star dish. Darb and Lanie loved it and like I said…they thought the leftovers were just as good.

I especially love that you can go crazy with the toppings. I like to put sour cream, salsa and fresh avocado with it and let everyone go crazy.

This would also be awesome for a “breakfast for dinner” night! In fact, I think that I am putting a Sheet Pan Breakfast Quesadilla on the menu this week.

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How to make a Sheet Pan Quesadilla

To make a sheet pan quesadilla spray the sheet pan with non stick spray. Then lay the tortillas on the sheet pan.

The tortillas should overlap in the middle and and the outer quarter will be hanging over the sides of the pan.

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The first layer is half of the shredded cheese. Keep the fillings in a rectangle in the middle of the tortillas with enough tortillas around the edges empty, so that they can be folded over the fillings at the end.

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The next addition is the hash browns. I used an O’Brien hash browns. Be sure that each layer is cooked through before adding them to the quesadilla.

What are O’Brien Hash Browns?

O’Brien hash browns have the addition of red and green bell peppers which is perfect for this dish.

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Scrambled eggs are the next layer of the breakfast quesadilla. Keep every layer within the same rectangle.

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Cooked breakfast sausage is added to the top of the scrambled eggs but could easily be substituted with bacon or ham.

The great thing about this breakfast quesadilla is that you can mix and match the ingredients according to what you and your family like or have in the refrigerator.

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The rest of the cheese is the final layer. Beginning and ending with cheese is what will hold all of the delicious fillings in place.

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Folding a Sheet Pan Quesadilla

The final step is folding the sheet pan quesadilla. Begin by folding in the end tortillas and then the two side tortillas on each side. You may need to tuck the edges to get a clean fold.

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Spray the top of the quesadilla with non stick spray and sprinkle it with kosher salt.

You will be amazed at what great flavor that small addition can make.

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Add a second sheet pan to the top of the quesadilla and then bake it for 20 minutes.

This second sheet pan will give the quesadilla some weight and allow everything to cook more evenly.

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After 20 minutes remove the top sheet pan and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the quesadilla is golden brown.

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Cool for 3-5 minutes and then cut into 8 squares. I like to use a pizza cutter but a nice sharp knife works great too.

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Serve with a side of salsa and sour cream for a complete breakfast that everyone will be excited about.

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Additional Filling & Topping Ideas for this Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe:

  • Ham, bacon, leftover chicken, steak or hamburger
  • Black Beans
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Egg Whites
  • Green Chilies
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Lime Wedges

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Do you love breakfast? Try these recipes…
  • Pancake Mix Coffee Cake
  • Easy Ham Breakfast Casserole
  • Sheet Pan Pancakes with Pancake Mix
  • Blueberry Muffin Cake

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe

Everything you love about breakfast is wrapped into tortillas and baked into a giant breakfast quesadilla that is perfect for the entire family.

Course: Breakfast

Author: June Albertson-Dick

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 27 minutes minutes

Total Time: 47 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

3.80 from 10 votes

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Ingredients

  • 6 burrito sized flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cheese of choice {shredded}
  • 7 oz. potatoes obrien {cooked}
  • 8 eggs {scrambled}
  • 12 oz. breakfast sausage {cooked and crumbled}

Toppings

  • salsa
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a sheet pan with non stick spray.

  • Line the sheet pan with tortillas, overlapping them in the middle and allowing the outer 1/4 of each tortilla edge to hang over the sides of the pan. They should cover the bottom of the pan.

  • Add 1/2 of the shredded cheese to the tortillas. Add the cheese in a rectangle in the middle of the tortillas, leaving enough room to allow for the outer edges of the tortillas to be folded over the filling in the end.

  • Top the shredded cheese with the hash browns {potatoes O'Brien}.

  • Next add the scrambled eggs to the top of the potatoes.

  • Add cooked sausage to the top of the scrambled egg.

  • Finally add the remaining shredded cheese and fold the overhanging portion of the flour tortillas over the filling so that all of the filling is covered.

  • Spray the top of the quesadilla with nonstick spray and sprinkle with salt.

  • Top with an additional sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the top sheet pan and continue to bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Remove quesadilla from oven and cool for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 squares and serving with salsa and sour cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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FAQs

What is the best cheese for quesadillas? ›

Sometimes the best cheese for quesadillas is whatever you have in the fridge when the craving strikes. Cheddar and Monterey Jack are standards of American-style quesadillas. But if you are planning ahead, consider that freshly grated cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack makes the meltiest quesadillas.

What do you put inside a quesadilla? ›

What toppings go in a quesadilla?
  1. Southwestern: Fill your quesadilla with black beans, chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes, corn, cilantro and pepper jack cheese. ...
  2. Mediterranean: Load your quesadilla up with a blend of chopped spinach, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles and mozzarella cheese.
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Do you cook quesadillas in oil or butter? ›

The oil promotes even browning and makes the tortilla nice and crispy. You could use butter but it has a tendency to burn. If you want the flavor of butter on your quesadillas melt a tablespoon in the microwave, stir in a little cooking oil and brush it on your tortillas.

What cheese do Mexican restaurants use in quesadillas? ›

Traditional Mexican cheeses like Oaxaca cheese or Chihuahua cheese are commonly used in quesadillas because they melt easily and have a mild, slightly salty flavor. Other cheese options include Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.

What can I add to a quesadilla to make it better? ›

Our Favorite Quesadilla Combinations
  1. pulled pork, onions, and mozzarella cheese.
  2. chopped chicken, peppers, and pepper jack cheese.
  3. chopped baby spinach, thin mushrooms, chopped chicken, fontina.
  4. thinly sliced apple, fontina, and cheddar cheese.
  5. roasted broccoli and cheddar cheese.

How do you seal the edges of quesadillas? ›

Once it's hot, lay in a tortilla and sprinkle with two tablespoons of the cheese mix, making sure you leave a decent border all around the edge. When the cheese begins to melt, add a few slices of chilli and a pinch of epazote (or oregano), and fold over the tortilla, pressing it down to help seal it.

Do you cook quesadillas on high or low heat? ›

Tortillas burn easily, so you want to fry your quesadillas on medium heat. It takes about a minute to a minute and a half to get each side crispy and golden--and your cheese will be perfectly melted, too. To make multiple quesadillas, use a pancake griddle or a grill pan. You're welcome.

Why are my quesadillas not crispy? ›

Too much fat will make your quesadilla soggy instead of crispy. Use just enough to coat the bottom of your skillet — about 1/2 teaspoon of butter or oil. Warm it in the skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the tortilla and top with cheese.

Should a quesadilla be crunchy or soft? ›

It's not soft, it's not a taco. Roasted Chile Poblano Quesadilla requires medium heat on a comal to turn the exterior crispy. The quesadilla is crispy on the outside without being hard, and it's moist on the inside, the melted cheese providing a contrast. You need really good melting cheese and good tortillas.

What's in Taco Bell's breakfast quesadilla? ›

What Ingredients Are In The Taco Bell Breakfast Quesadilla? Technically, Taco Bell Breakfast Quesadillas only come with four ingredients. This is what helps them keep them relatively affordable to serve and still make a profit. They are flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, and three cheese blend.

How do you keep quesadillas from falling apart? ›

And make sure there is cheese swathing your add-ons on both sides. Cheese is the glue holding your quesadilla together, and if you fail to sprinkle some beneath and on top of your other ingredients, your quesadilla will fall apart.

What do you call a quesadilla in the morning? ›

Breakfast Quesadillas are your favorite cheesy tortillas but with a breakfast twist! Crispy tortillas are stuffed with two kinds of molten cheese, fluffy green chile scrambled eggs and fiesta spiced breakfast sausage.

What type of cheese is quesadilla cheese? ›

If you use pre-shredded cheese, I recommend using the thick-cut. Use a Mexican cheese if you can. Mexican melting cheeses like queso Oaxaca (quesillo), Chihuahua, Asadero, and Quesadilla are the best Mexican cheese for quesadillas. If you can't find any in a store near you, I recommend using Monterey Jack.

What is the best melting Mexican cheese for quesadillas? ›

Queso asadero is Mexican cheese that's great for melting. It is soft, white and creamy with a mild taste, and is often used to make pizzas, quesadillas and queso fundido.

What kind of cheese do Mexicans put on their tacos? ›

Queso Cotija

One of the most popular Mexican cheeses around, Cotija is a winner no matter how you slice it. Or rather, how you crumble it. This crumbly, dry cheese is an incredible addition to beans, salads, corn and tacos. It has definite saltiness to it, packing a flavor punch no matter what you put it on.

What is quesadilla melting cheese? ›

QUESO QUESADILLA (MELTING CHEESE)

This semi-soft creamy, mild cheese is one of our more versatile cheeses. Quesadilla cheese is known for how easily it melts and can be substituted in place of Monterrey Jack in most recipes.

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