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If you’ve ever wanted nachos, quesadillas, and a burrito all in one pan, this is it! Sheet pan crunchwrap quesadillas layer mashed pinto beans, rice, salsa, sautéed peppers and onions, pickled jalapeños, and crushed tortilla chips between two layers of tortillas and a blanket of shredded cheddar. Bake until golden and crisp, slice into squares, and watch it disappear.

A baking tray with sliced, baked sheet pan crunchwrap quesadillas filled with vegetables and melted cheese, garnished with chopped parsley, on a red tiled surface.
That melty cheddar pulling through the layers is exactly why this one gets made on repeat!

A Note From Kristen

I tested this a few times before landing on the crushed tortilla chips as a middle layer. It sounds like a small thing but it’s what makes the texture work. The pinto bean and rice filling gets seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, so it has real depth without needing meat. I usually add extra pickled jalapeños to my portion, but it’s easy to dial the heat up or down depending on who you’re feeding. This is my absolute favorite vegetarian sheet pan dinner when you want some comfort and flavor. It’s also my go-to when I have some leftover rice from the night before. I hope you love it too!
~Kristen

Six quesadillas filled with cheese and vegetables are arranged on a wooden board, garnished with chopped cilantro, on a red tiled surface—perfect for serving alongside your favorite sheet pan crunchwraps.

Key Ingredient Notes

A few quick notes on the ingredients that matter most. Find the full ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.

  • Pickled Jalapeños: These add more flavor than they do spice in this recipe (my kids will eat it!). But if you are sensitive to heat, you can buy pickled jalapeños that are labeled as “tame” or omit them altogether.
  • Pinto Beans: Act as the wrap’s hearty base. Refried beans or black beans can be used as substitutes if needed. 
  • Cheddar Cheese: Provides the melty texture and cheesy taste. Use vegan cheddar cheese if necessary! Pepper jack cheese also makes a nice addition.
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How to Make a Sheet Pan Crunchwrap Casserole

01

MAKE FILLING

Heat your oven to 375°F and grease a large sheet pan. Mash the pinto beans until mostly chunky, then mix in the rice, salsa, cilantro, and spices.

A bowl of white rice topped with pinto beans, with a metal fork resting inside, sits on a red tiled surface, reminiscent of the flavors found in a sheet pan crunchwrap.
A bowl of rice and beans topped with chopped cilantro and red sauce, served alongside a crispy sheet pan crunchwrap, with a spoon, placed on a red tiled surface.

02

ARRANGE TORTILLAS

Layer the tortillas across the sheet pan, overlapping them so there are no gaps.

Several round, uncooked corn tortillas are stacked and overlapping on a metal baking sheet, ready to be transformed into a delicious sheet pan crunchwrap.

03

SPREAD MIXTURE

Spread the bean and rice filling evenly over the tortilla layer.

Four corn tortillas on a metal tray, with one topped like a sheet pan crunchwrap—filled with cooked meat, herbs, and vegetables. A spoon rests nearby on the red tiled surface underneath.

04

PUT PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Top with the sautéed peppers and onions.

A baking tray on a red tiled surface holds a flat dish, reminiscent of a sheet pan crunchwrap, topped with rice, beans, and sliced red, yellow, and green peppers.

05

ADD CHEESE

Add half the cheese.

A baking tray on a red tiled surface holds an uncooked sheet pan crunchwrap, topped with shredded cheese, ground meat, and vegetables on a flat dough base.

06

ADD TORTILLA CHIPS AND JALAPEÑOS

Scatter the crushed tortilla chips and pickled jalapeños over the top.

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07

ADD THE REST

Add the remaining cheese, top with another layer of tortillas, and brush with olive oil.

A baking sheet holds tortilla chips topped with ground meat, jalapeños, and shredded cheese, creating a sheet pan crunchwrap vibe on a red tiled surface.
A metal tray holds a stack of yellow corn tortillas, perfect for making a homemade sheet pan crunchwrap, on a vibrant red tiled surface.

08

BAKE, THEN BROIL

Bake for 20 minutes until crisp and set, then broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the top is golden.

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09

SLICE AND SERVE

Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

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How to Serve It

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Kristen’s Tips

  • Use thick-style salsa. Watery salsa will make the layers soggy.
  • Don’t skip brushing the top tortillas with olive oil. It’s what gets you that crispy, golden finish under the broiler.
  • Don’t skip letting it rest for 5 minutes before cutting so the layers hold together when you slice.  
Sliced quesadillas made with whole wheat tortillas, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro on top—like a sheet pan crunchwrap for easy sharing.

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A baking tray with sliced, baked sheet pan crunchwrap quesadillas filled with vegetables and melted cheese, garnished with chopped parsley, on a red tiled surface.

Vegetarian Sheet Pan Crunchwrap Quesadillas

Author: Kristen Wood
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 22 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total 37 minutes
Layers of mashed pinto beans, rice, salsa, sautéed peppers and onions, pickled jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, and shredded cheddar between crispy baked tortillas. Slice into squares and serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Servings 8 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex Mex
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 6-10 tortillas of choice how many depends on size of sheet pan used
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice of choice I like to use white basmati
  • 1/2 cup salsa thick-style for best results
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sautéed peppers and onions you can also use a frozen fajita mix!
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips blue or yellow
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños drained
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a sheet pan.
  2. In a bowl, lightly mash the beans, then mix them with the rice, salsa, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    A bowl of rice and beans topped with chopped cilantro and red sauce, served alongside a crispy sheet pan crunchwrap, with a spoon, placed on a red tiled surface.
  3. Arrange the tortillas on the sheet pan, overlapping them to fully cover the bottom.
    Several round, uncooked corn tortillas are stacked and overlapping on a metal baking sheet, ready to be transformed into a delicious sheet pan crunchwrap.
  4. Spread the bean and rice mixture evenly over the tortillas.
    A baking sheet with a large, flat tortilla topped with cooked ground meat, beans, herbs, and sauce—perfect for making delicious sheet pan crunchwrap quesadillas—placed on a red tiled surface.
  5. Add the sautéed peppers and onions in an even layer.
    A baking tray on a red tiled surface holds a flat dish, reminiscent of a sheet pan crunchwrap, topped with rice, beans, and sliced red, yellow, and green peppers.
  6. Sprinkle with about half the cheese.
    A baking tray on a red tiled surface holds an uncooked sheet pan crunchwrap, topped with shredded cheese, ground meat, and vegetables on a flat dough base.
  7. Add the crushed tortilla chips and pickled jalapeños.
    A baking sheet covered with nachos topped with blue corn tortilla chips, shredded cheese, ground meat, vegetables, and sliced jalapeños for a sheet pan crunchwrap-inspired twist.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, then add another layer of tortillas to cover. Brush the tops with olive oil.
    A baking sheet holds tortilla chips topped with ground meat, jalapeños, and shredded cheese, creating a sheet pan crunchwrap vibe on a red tiled surface.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, until crisp and set. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly golden on top.
    A metal tray holds a stack of yellow corn tortillas, perfect for making a homemade sheet pan crunchwrap, on a vibrant red tiled surface.
  10. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
    Sliced quesadillas filled with beans, vegetables, and cheese, served on a wooden board over a red tiled surface—like bite-sized sheet pan crunchwrap delights.

Notes

This recipe is flexible and pretty foolproof. It works with small or large sheet pans — just use 6 tortillas for a smaller pan or up to 10 for a larger one. Either way, the filling amount works!
Storage and Reheating 
Keep any leftover crunchwraps in an airtight container and then store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. For longer storage, you can wrap individual portions in foil and then freeze them for up to 2 months.
Reheat them in the oven, in a pan, or even in an air fryer to help regain their crunchy exterior. You can also use the microwave, but the wraps will come out softer.  
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Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories239kcalCarbohydrates29gProtein7gFat11gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.01gCholesterol21mgSodium633mgPotassium109mgFiber5gSugar2gVitamin A534IUVitamin C1mgCalcium169mgIron1mg

Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.

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Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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