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Halloween Quesadillas

These spooky-themed quesadillas are made by filling large tortillas with gooey cheese and festive ingredients, then cooking them until crispy and golden. Once cooked, they are cut into fun shapes, revealing melted cheese and colorful fillings inside. Perfect as a quick, playful snack for Halloween gatherings or kids’ parties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) for gooey melting
  • 4 large flour tortillas preferably fresh and soft
  • 1 cup spooky fillings (cooked chicken, black beans, or veggies) colored or shaped as desired
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika adds smoky depth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil for crisping

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Cookie cutter or sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Grate the cheese using a grater until you have about 2 cups of shredded cheese, set aside.
  2. Prepare your spooky fillings by cooking and shaping ingredients like chicken or veggies into fun shapes; set aside.
  3. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil to coat the bottom.
  4. Lay a large flour tortilla flat in the skillet, then sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheese over half of it, followed by your spooky fillings and a dash of chili powder or paprika.
  5. Fold the tortilla over the fillings, pressing gently to seal the edges.
  6. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, with bubbling around the edges.
  7. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
  8. Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest for a minute to settle the cheese.
  9. Use a cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut the quesadilla into fun Halloween shapes like ghosts or pumpkins.
  10. Serve immediately while crispy and cheesy, perfect for spooky season snacking.