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Halloween Cheesy Quesadillas

These spooky Halloween quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and versatile, filled with melted cheddar, leftover meats, beans, and vibrant toppings. They’re cooked on a skillet until golden and gooey, then sliced into wedges for a fun, messy meal. Perfect for bringing playful, cheesy charm to the season’s festivities.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild, based on preference
  • 4 large flour tortillas soft and pliable
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded leftover rotisserie chicken
  • 0.5 cup black beans mashed slightly
  • 1 cup mixed toppings sliced olives, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, bell peppers
  • 0.5 cup salsa or sour cream for serving
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional, for spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin optional, for warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder for smoky heat

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife & chopping board
  • Grater
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Shred the cheese and prepare your toppings by slicing olives, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeños. Warm the cooked chicken if it’s cold, and mash the black beans in a bowl with spices for extra flavor.
  2. Place a tortilla on a clean skillet over medium heat and warm it for about 30 seconds until it becomes pliable and slightly heated.
  3. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then layer with chicken, mashed beans, and your colorful toppings.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings, pressing gently to help it stick together.
  5. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, with a crispy edge forming.
  6. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes, watching for crispy, golden edges and bubbling cheese.
  7. Once crispy and bubbling, remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest for a minute; this helps the cheese set slightly for cleaner slices.
  8. Slice the quesadilla into spooky wedges or triangles, revealing the melted cheese and colorful fillings inside.
  9. Serve hot with salsa or sour cream on the side for dipping and extra flavor.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with toppings and fillings. This dish is forgiving and perfect for improvisation! For extra spice, sprinkle additional chili powder or hot sauce before serving.