Jack o’ Lantern Quesadillas
Jack o’ Lantern Quesadillas are a delightful and festive twist on a classic dish, perfect for Halloween or any fun family meal. These vibrant quesadillas feature melty cheese encased in crispy tortillas, all designed to resemble playful jack-o’-lanterns. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also offer a deliciously satisfying bite that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite fillings, these quesadillas will surely be the highlight of your gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 5 servings (2 quesadillas per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (or cheese of your choice)
Instructions
- Cut out pumpkin shapes from each tortilla using a pumpkin cookie cutter.
- Carve jack-o'-lantern faces into half of the cutouts.
- In a hot cast iron skillet, place one uncut tortilla and sprinkle generously with cheese.
- Top with one carved tortilla, face down.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts, then flip to display the face.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve hot with salsa or your preferred dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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