Description
Jack o Lantern Quesadillas are a festive and cheesy Halloween treat! With melty cheese, black beans, colorful peppers, and fun jack-o-lantern faces, they’re quick to make and guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Flour tortillas
Cheese (preferably cheddar or Mexican blend)
Black beans
Bell peppers (orange and green)
Olive oil
Sour cream (for serving)
Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese on one half.
3. Add black beans and diced bell peppers over the cheese.
4. Fold the tortilla over and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
5. Remove from skillet and carefully cut jack-o-lantern faces into the tortilla.
6. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
Serve warm on a festive platter with dipping sauces.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Season beans with cumin and garlic for extra flavor.
Let kids design their own jack-o-lantern faces with cookie cutters for fun!
Substitute bell peppers with mushrooms, zucchini, or other veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: —
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: —
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: —
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: —
Keywords: Halloween quesadillas, jack o lantern quesadillas, cheesy snack, festive food