If you are looking for a fun and quick Halloween idea, then try these Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas. Just 2 ingredients is all you need and so many different spooky faces that you can make, and different fillings to add.
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Get the kids involved in the kitchen with these Halloween quesadillas. As simple as cutting a pumpkin face into a flour tortilla and putting it on top of a cheese topped tortilla and cooking until melted.
There are so many different versions of Jack-O-Lantern's face that you can cut out, so get really creative!
This is more of a fun and cute Halloween recipe, that is perfect for younger kids who will find anything else too scary. We have a little tradition of having these before we go out trick or treating. Easy to make up a bag batch too.
Looking for more fun Halloween food? Why not try our fun Halloween Popcorn, easy Jack-O-Lantern Orange Fruit Cups or our impressive Halloween Veggie Tray?
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Halloween Quesadilla Ingredients
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Tortillas - You want to use soft flour tortillas for this recipe.
- Cheese - We used a mature cheddar. It melts really well and the strong flavor means that a little goes a long way. You could give these a pizza twist by adding some pizza sauce and mozzarella.
Jack-O-Lantern Quesadilla Variations
The great thing about quesadillas is that they are so easy to adapt. We kept these simple with just shredded cheese, but there are lots more things you can add to them. You just need to make sure that the cheese is the top layer, so that is what you see through the cut out face (it looks like it is lit up).
Sauce- On the bottom layer on the Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas, you could add a sauce like Homemade Salsa or Healthy BBQ Sauce.
Protein - To add some protein and make these Halloween quesadillas a little more filling, you could add some cooked shredded chicken (leftovers from our Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts work well) or some refried beans/black beans, or even some chopped ham.
How To Make Halloween Quesadillas
- Step 1: Take two of the flour tortillas and cut some Jack-O-Lantern faces into them using a sharp paring knife.
Divide the cheese between the other two tortillas.
- Step 2: Put the cut tortillas on top of the cheese loaded one.
- Step 3: Cook in a dry frying pan or large skillet for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Do NOT flip them.
Serving Suggestions
We love these Halloween quesadillas served with all the usual sides like Baked Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Nacho Cheese or a Sour Cream Dip.
If you are going with a theme and serving these at a Halloween party, then you can't go wrong with our Sausage Mummies and Halloween Pizzas!
For a real winter warmer, then why not serve these Jack-O-Lantern quesadillas with some homemade tomato soup? It's something a little different than normal bread and butter. Check out our Easy Tomato Soup that is made with canned tomatoes!
Dannii's Top Tips
- Although you would usually flip a tortilla half way through so both sides of the tortilla gets crispy, do NOT flip these. All the cheese will come out of the cut out shapes.
- If you did want both sides of the tortillas crispy, then you could cook these in the oven. They will take about 10 minutes at 200°C/180°C(fan)/400F/Gas 6.
- You could also just pre-cook the top half to brown it before putting it on top and cooking it all.
- If you want to get kids involved in designing their own faces, then give them a toothpick to outline the shapes they want and then a grown-up can use a knife to cut the actual shapes out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. You can reheat them in the oven or the air fryer.
Don't waste them! You can brush them with a little oil and either bake them for mini tortilla chip or follow our recipe for Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.
More Halloween Recipes
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Recipe
Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 Flour tortillas - for cutting
- 2 Flour tortillas - left whole
- 60 g (0.5 cups) Cheddar cheese - mature; grated
Instructions
- Take 2 Flour tortillas and cut some Jack-O-Lantern faces into them using a sharp knife.
- Divide 60 g Cheddar cheese between the other 2 Flour tortillas.
- Put the cut tortillas on top of the cheese loaded one.
- Cook in a dry frying pan for about 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Do NOT flip them.
Recipe Tips
- Although you would usually flip a tortilla half way through so both sides of the tortilla gets crispy, do NOT flip these. All the cheese will come out of the cut out shapes.
- If you did want both sides of the tortillas crispy, then you could cook these in the oven. They will take about 10 minutes at 200°C/180°C(fan)/400F/Gas 6.
- You could also just pre-cook the top half to brown it before putting it on top and cooking it all.
- If you want to get kids involved in designing their own faces, then give them a toothpick to outline the shapes they want and then a grown-up can use a knife to cut the actual shapes out.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
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