Jack O Lantern Quesadillas
Jack O Lantern Quesadillas turn simple tortillas into spooky, cheesy pumpkin faces, perfect for Halloween parties or kid-friendly meals with minimal effort. This simple recipe delivers Halloween party snacks that are quick, fun, and customizable.
Ingredients
- 8 tortillas flour, whole wheat, or gluten-free
- 2 cups 200g shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (for savory)
- ½ cup 120g pumpkin purée, 2 tbsp honey, ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for sweet)
- Substitution: Use corn tortillas; mozzarella for cheese; cream cheese for pumpkin purée.
Instructions
Cut Jack O Lantern Faces
- I use a paring knife to cut eyes, nose, and a jagged mouth from 4 tortillas for these Jack O Lantern Quesadillas.
Prepare Filling
- For savory, I sprinkle ½ cup cheese on each of 4 whole tortillas. For sweet, I spread 2 tbsp pumpkin purée, ½ tbsp honey, and a pinch of cinnamon for these festive quesadilla bites.
Toast Face Tortilla
- I toast each face tortilla in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until crisp, then set aside for these spooky tortilla treats.
Cook Filled Tortilla
- I toast the filled tortilla in the skillet for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts or filling warms for these Halloween party snacks.
Assemble Quesadillas
- I place the face tortilla on the filled one in the skillet, toast for 1–2 minutes to seal, and avoid flipping to keep these festive quesadilla bites intact.
Serve Quesadillas
- I slide onto a plate and serve warm with dips for these spooky tortilla treats.
Notes
- Use medium heat for even browning without burning.
- Nonstick or cast iron skillets work best.
- Don’t overload filling to avoid sogginess.
- Great for involving kids in the kitchen—let them design the faces.
- Storage: refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in skillet for crispness.
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