Skillet Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas
Crispy golden blistered tortillas loaded with seasoned black beans, sweet corn, and melted pepper jack cheese for under $6 total.
- Cook temp
- 350°F
- 177°C · preheat
- Total time
- 12 min
- 4 prep · 8 cook · 2 rest
- Flip at
- 3 min
- of 8 min cook
- Pull at
- 160°F
- USDA safe minimum
How to Make Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas | Quesadilla Recipe | Allrecipes.com · Allrecipes
Shows layering seasoned black beans, corn, and cheese inside tortillas in a skillet and toasting both sides until golden.
- Target //Cook at Medium Heat (350°F / 177°C) for 8 mins (flip at 3 mins).
- Doneness //Pull when internal temperature reaches 160°F (USDA safe minimum). Rest 2 mins before slicing.
- Golden Rule //Always fold tortillas in half into a half-moon instead of stacking two whole tortillas. You can flip a half-moon with one spatula stroke in 1 second with zero spilled filling.
- Family Tweak //Cut into mini pizza-shaped triangles and serve with mild salsa and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 4 piecesFlour Tortillas (10-inch), burrito size
- 1 canBlack Beans, 15 oz, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cupSweet Corn Kernels, canned or frozen
- 2 cupsShredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar
- 1/2 tspGround Cumin
- 1/2 tspGarlic Powder
- 1 tbspUnsalted Butter, for pan
- 1/2 cupSalsa & Sour Cream, for serving
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Get to the point
- 1
Mix 1 can drained black beans, 1/2 cup canned corn, 1/2 tsp cumin, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Lay a 10-inch tortilla in a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Cover one half with cheese, bean-corn mixture, and more cheese; fold tortilla in half.
- 4
Cook 3 minutes per side until golden blistered and cheese is completely melted.
Step by step
Tap a step to cross it offBean & Corn Seasoning Mix
In a bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) rinsed and drained black beans, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Lightly mash a quarter of the beans with a fork.
WhyMashing a few beans creates a binder so the filling doesn't spill out when kids pick up the folded slice.
Skillet Buttering & Cheese Anchor Layer
Melt 1/2 tsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Lay one 10-inch flour tortilla flat. Scatter 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese across one half of the tortilla.
WhyPutting cheese down first creates an edible adhesive that binds the tortilla to the filling.
Filling Spread & Half-Moon Fold
Spoon 1/3 cup of the seasoned bean and corn mixture over the cheese. Top with another 2 tbsp of cheese. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon.
WhyThe half-moon fold is 10x easier to flip cleanly than sandwiching two whole round tortillas.
Dual-Side Golden Blistering
6 minCook for 3 minutes until bottom is deep golden brown and crispy. Slide spatula underneath and flip. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more until cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Transfer to cutting board and slice into wedges.
WhyLet rest on cutting board 60 seconds before cutting with a pizza wheel so melted cheese doesn't ooze out.
- Dad pro tip
- Always fold tortillas in half into a half-moon instead of stacking two whole tortillas. You can flip a half-moon with one spatula stroke in 1 second with zero spilled filling.
- Kid & toddler adjustment
- Cut into mini pizza-shaped triangles and serve with mild salsa and sour cream.
- Serve with
- Tortilla chips with guacamole · Fresh melon slices · Spanish rice
- Reheating
- Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side or in air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 18 g
Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #173735 & #170701. Cook-time basis: 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet 350°F griddle test; tested flour tortillas and black beans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reheat leftover skillet black bean & corn quesadillas without ruining the texture?
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side or in air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.
What is the target internal temperature for this recipe?
Confirm internal core temperature reaches 160°F using an instant-read digital probe thermometer inserted into the thickest part. Allow the meat to rest for 2 minutes before slicing to let carryover heat equalize and lock in juices.
How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?
Cut into mini pizza-shaped triangles and serve with mild salsa and sour cream.
What are the best side dishes to serve with this?
Recommended sides include Tortilla chips with guacamole, Fresh melon slices, Spanish rice.