Description
Celebrate Halloween with these Easy Jack-o’-Lantern Quesadillas featuring tortillas cut into spooky pumpkin faces. Choose between a classic cheesy filling or a sweet pumpkin purée blend, cooked to crispy perfection on the stovetop for a fun and festive meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 4 tortillas (flour, whole wheat, or any preferred type)
For Cheese Quesadilla Filling
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
For Sweet Pumpkin Quesadilla Filling
- Pumpkin purée
- Honey (drizzle)
- Ground cinnamon (dash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Jack-o’-Lantern Faces: Cut out jack-o’-lantern face shapes from the tortillas. Each quesadilla needs one face tortilla, so prepare the number required. Remove the cutout pieces carefully and set the face tortillas aside.
- Add Filling to Base Tortillas: On the non-face tortillas, spread your chosen filling. For savory, use shredded cheese; for sweet, combine pumpkin purée with a drizzle of honey and a dash of ground cinnamon.
- Cook Face Tortillas: Heat a pan over medium heat and place the jack-o’-lantern face tortilla in it. Cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Filled Tortillas: In the same pan, place the filled tortillas and cook until the cheese melts or the sweet filling is warm, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Carefully place the cooked jack-o’-lantern face tortilla on top of the filled tortilla. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the bottom tortilla is browned and crispy. Avoid flipping to prevent filling from spilling out.
- Serve: Gently slide the quesadilla onto a plate and serve warm. Optional sides include guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for savory quesadillas; maple syrup pairs well with the sweet pumpkin version.
Notes
- Classic Cheese: Use a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to make the pumpkin face stand out.
- Protein Power: Add grilled chicken or black beans for a heartier meal while using cheese to bind the filling.
- Veggie Delight: Add diced bell peppers, onions, or spinach to the cheese filling for extra color and nutrition.
- Spooky Salsa: Serve with chunky tomato salsa or guacamole for a fresh and zesty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
