Jack-o’-Lantern Quesadillas
Delicious and festive quesadillas shaped like jack-o’-lanterns, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large or 4 small Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Black Olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Bell Peppers, finely chopped (orange or green)
- Sour Cream (for serving)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Cooking Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep the tortillas: Lightly brush the tortillas on both sides with cooking oil.
- Create jack-o’-lantern faces by cutting into half of the tortillas.
- Assemble the quesadillas by adding cheese, bell peppers, and olives to the solid tortillas.
- Top with the tortillas that have faces, pressing down gently.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add cooking oil.
- Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Slice and serve the quesadillas while hot.
Notes
Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. They can also be made ahead and reheated for a crispy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, Quesadillas, Jack-o'-Lantern, Festive Recipe