Description
Magical Cheesy Jack o’ Lantern Quesadillas are a festive treat that captures the spirit of Halloween. These delightful quesadillas feature golden tortillas filled with gooey cheese and vibrant bell peppers, skillfully crafted to resemble friendly jack-o’-lanterns. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this recipe is easy to customize and sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Gather around the table for a fun culinary adventure that will bring joy to your Halloween celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (preferably orange or yellow)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salsa or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop bell peppers into small pieces.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half with cheese, add chopped bell peppers, and top with more cheese before folding.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully cut out jack-o'-lantern faces using a knife.
- Serve with salsa or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg