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Halloween Quesadillas

These fun and festive quesadillas are made by layering cheese and fillings between tortillas, then cooking until crispy and gooey. Once golden and melty, they’re cut into spooky shapes for a playful, cheesy snack that’s perfect for Halloween celebrations. Crispy on the outside with melted cheese inside, they’re both delicious and visually adorable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces flour tortillas preferably large for easier shaping
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Monterey Jack or mozzarella for stretch
  • 1/2 cup cooked fillings such as spicy sausage, black beans, sautéed peppers
  • to taste seasonings chili powder or cumin optional
  • salsa for dipping salsa
  • sour cream for serving sour cream

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Cookie cutters or sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat until it’s warm and you can hear a gentle sizzle when testing with a few drops of water.
  2. Lay a tortilla flat on your cutting board and spread a thin layer of shredded cheese over half of it, then add your fillings on top of the cheese.
  3. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the fillings, creating a semi-circle shape.
  4. Carefully transfer the folded tortilla onto the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, and you see bubbling cheese inside.
  5. Use a spatula to flip the quesadilla gently and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, until crispy and cheese is melted inside.
  6. Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a minute to settle.
  7. Using cookie cutters or a sharp knife, cut the quesadilla into fun Halloween shapes like bats, pumpkins, or ghosts for a spooky presentation.
  8. Arrange the shaped quesadillas on a serving plate and serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

Ensure the pan isn’t too hot to prevent burning; keep an eye on the shape and cheese bubbling to gauge doneness. For cleaner shapes, use a damp cloth to clean cutters if sticking. Overstuffed quesadillas may ooze cheese; use a little less filling for neat shapes.