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Easy Jack-o'-Lantern Quesadillas

Get into the Halloween spirit with Jack-o'-Lantern Face Quesadillas! You'll love this fun recipe ideal for Halloween parties or weeknight dinners.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tortillas (flour, whole wheat or any other kind will work)
  • shredded cheese (if making cheese quesadilla)
  • pumpkin purée, honey and ground cinnamon (if making sweet pumpkin quesadilla)

Instructions

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  1. Cut out a jack-o'-lantern face into a tortilla. If you're making one quesadilla you'll need one face, two quesadillas will need two tortilla faces, etc. Remove the cutouts from the quesadilla and get ready to assemble.
  2. To the other non-face tortillas, top with your fillings of choice. You can use shredded cheese or create a sweet quesadilla with pumpkin puree, a drizzle of honey and dash of cinnamon.
  3. Place the jack-o'-lantern face tortilla into a pan on medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the tortilla is warmed through and a little crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the other tortilla topped with your filling to the same pan. Cook until cheese it melted or other filling is warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Place the jack-o'-lantern tortilla on top of the filled tortilla and continue cooking until the bottom tortilla has browned, another minute or two. Do not flip or all your filling will spill out!
  6. Carefully slide the quesadilla onto a plate and serve with dips of choice. For cheese quesadillas we like guacamole, salsa or sour cream. For the sweet pumpkin quesadilla some maple syrup on the side is great!

Notes

  • Classic Cheese: Start with a classic and simply fill your quesadillas with a blend of gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. This ensures the pumpkin face really stands out.
  • Protein Power: Add some protein with grilled chicken or black beans for a more filling meal using the cheese as your "glue".
  • Veggie Delight: Add in some veggies like diced bell peppers, onions, or spinach for added nutrition and a burst of color.
  • Spooky Salsa: Serve your quesadillas with a side of chunky tomato salsa or guacamole for a fresh and zesty kick.

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 793mg (33%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 379IU (8%) Calcium 370mg (37%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 793mg 33%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 379IU 8%
Calcium 370mg 37%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.