Halloween Jack o’ Lantern Quesadillas

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These Jack o’ Lantern quesadillas are a creative Halloween snack. Tortillas are carved with pumpkin faces, filled with cheese, beans, peppers, and chicken, then toasted until golden. A festive, family-friendly dish.

Time Breakdown

  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 8 min
  • Total: 18 min
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients List

  • 8 tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup diced peppers
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Knife or scissors
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Instructions

  1. Cut faces into 4 tortillas.
  2. Layer cheese, beans, peppers, chicken on remaining tortillas.
  3. Top with carved tortillas.
  4. Cook in oiled skillet until golden, 3–4 min per side.
  5. Serve warm.

Pro Tips

  • Use orange cheese for pumpkin effect.
  • Cut into wedges for sharing.
  • Serve with salsa or guac.
  • Works well as a make-ahead lunch.

Nutrition

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 quesadilla32015g28g14g5g2g