Ingredients
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- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (the more orange, the better!)
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or black beans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving
- Optional: black olives for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Carving the Faces. Place four of the tortillas on a clean cutting board. Use a small, sharp paring knife to carve jack-o’-lantern faces into these four tortillas. Cut out small triangles for the eyes and a jagged or toothy grin for the mouth. These will serve as the top layer of your quesadillas. Keep the remaining four tortillas whole to serve as the base.
- Step 2: Assembling and Cooking. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Place one whole tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle about half a cup of shredded cheese evenly over the base. If you are adding chicken or beans, sprinkle them over the cheese now. Place one of the carved tortillas on top. Cover the pan with a lid for about 1-2 minutes to help the cheese melt quickly without burning the bottom.
- Step 3: Plating. Once the cheese is gooey and the bottom tortilla is golden brown, carefully slide the quesadilla onto a plate. You do not need to flip these, as the steam from the lid melts the top cheese and keeps the carved face intact. Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas. Serve them whole so the kids can see the faces before you slice them into wedges with a pizza cutter.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes