Get ready to transform your dinner game with the ultimate crowd-pleasing Santa Fe Quesadilla Pie - a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish that's about to become your new obsession! Imagine layers of cheesy, spicy goodness packed between crispy tortillas, creating a culinary masterpiece that's both incredibly easy to make and impossibly delicious. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or looking to impress at your next potluck, this recipe is your secret weapon to instant meal-time hero status!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pie pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients and create a uniform filling.
- Place the first flour tortilla at the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring it covers the entire base and slightly up the sides.
- Spread approximately 1/3 of the bean and corn mixture evenly over the first tortilla, creating an initial layer.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the bean mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Repeat the layering process with the next tortilla, bean mixture, and cheese, creating alternating layers until all ingredients are used. The top layer should be cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and the edges of the tortillas are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the quesadilla pie rest for 5 minutes to allow the layers to set.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor - especially the salsa and cheese.
- Make sure to drain the black beans completely to prevent excess moisture in your pie.
- For extra flavor, consider using a mix of cheeses like cheddar and pepper jack.
- If you want a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños to the bean mixture or use a hot salsa.
- Let the pie rest for exactly 5 minutes after baking to help the layers set and make cutting easier.
- Serve with additional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or extra fresh cilantro for a restaurant-style presentation.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking - just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 40mg
