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Halloween Quesadillas

These Halloween-inspired quesadillas are quick to make and endlessly customizable, featuring crispy, golden-brown tortillas filled with melty cheese, seasoned chicken, and colorful bell peppers. The process involves layering fillings on tortillas, folding them, and crisping them in a skillet until bubbling and golden, resulting in playful, satisfying bites perfect for a fun dinner or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces flour tortillas soft and flexible
  • 1/2 cup black bean puree creamy and earthy
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers bright and crunchy
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat until it’s warm and slightly shimmering.
  2. Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface and spread a thin layer of black bean puree on half of each tortilla, covering the surface evenly.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the bean layer, then add cooked chicken and chopped bell peppers on top, distributing evenly.
  4. Fold each tortilla in half over the fillings to form a half-moon shape, pressing gently to seal.
  5. Place one or two quesadillas carefully onto the preheated skillet, listening for a soft sizzle as they touch the hot surface.
  6. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until the tortillas turn golden brown and crispy, and the cheese begins to bubble inside.
  7. Gently press down on the quesadillas with a spatula to encourage even crisping and melting.
  8. Use a spatula to flip the quesadillas carefully, cooking the second side until it is also golden and crispy.
  9. Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbling, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and place on a cutting board.
  10. Let the quesadillas rest for a minute, then cut into slices to serve, revealing the gooey cheese and colorful fillings inside.
  11. Enjoy your playful, crispy Halloween quesadillas while warm, perfect for sharing and celebrating!