Jack o Lantern Quesadillas Recipe
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and festive Jack o’ Lantern Quesadillas. Made with flour tortillas and melted colby jack cheese, these quesadillas are cut into pumpkin shapes with spooky faces carved out, perfect for a themed snack or party appetizer. Simple to prepare and visually delightful, they combine classic comfort food with creative flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 quesadillas 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
- 10 – 8 inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 – 4 inch pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Cut Pumpkin Shapes: Use the 4 inch pumpkin cookie cutter to cut 2 pumpkin shapes from each tortilla. If you don’t have a cutter, carefully cut pumpkin shapes by hand using a knife or kitchen scissors. Set the pumpkin-shaped tortillas aside.
- Carve Faces: Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, carve spooky pumpkin faces into half of the pumpkin-shaped tortillas to create a jack o’ lantern effect.
- Assemble Quesadilla Base: Place one of the uncut pumpkin-shaped tortillas into a large skillet over medium heat. This will act as the base.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the uncut pumpkin tortilla in the skillet.
- Top with Face: Place a carved pumpkin face tortilla on top of the cheese, face down, so the cheese starts melting between the two tortilla layers.
- Flip Carefully: When the cheese begins to melt and the bottom tortilla is lightly browned, carefully flip the top carved pumpkin face tortilla onto the melted cheese side, ensuring the pumpkin stems face opposite directions for visual effect.
- Cook and Repeat: Cook until the cheese is fully melted and both sides are golden brown. Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and cheese.
- Serve: Serve these festive quesadillas immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a perfect Halloween treat.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking when cooking the quesadillas.
- For extra flavor, consider adding finely chopped jalapeños or cooked chicken to the cheese before cooking.
- Be cautious when carving the faces to avoid tearing the tortillas.
- Serve with a variety of dips to add contrast and moisture.
- These quesadillas are best enjoyed fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Jack o Lantern quesadillas, Halloween snack, pumpkin shaped quesadillas, festive quesadillas, cheesy tortilla pumpkins
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