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Spooky Halloween Quesadillas

These fun and festive quesadillas are made by layering melted cheese, spicy jalapeños, smoky black bean mash, and cooked chicken between tortillas, then crisped to golden perfection. Once cooked, they are cut into spooky shapes using cookie cutters, resulting in crispy, gooey bites perfect for celebrating Halloween with a playful twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces tortillas whole wheat or corn
  • 1/2 cup black bean mash creamy and smoky
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños sliced, fresh or pickled
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet or non-stick frying pan
  • Cookie cutter or sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat until it feels warm and you start to smell toasty aromas.
  2. Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread a thin layer of black bean mash evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded cheese over the bean mash, then evenly distribute slices of jalapeños and shredded chicken on top for added spice and flavor.
  4. Top with another tortilla, press down gently to help everything stick together, and carefully transfer to the hot skillet.
  5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, with bubbling cheese visible around the edges.
  6. Flip the quesadilla carefully using a spatula, and cook for another 3 minutes until the other side is crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Once both sides are golden and crispy, remove the quesadilla from the pan and let it rest for a minute to settle.
  8. Use cookie cutters or a sharp knife to cut fun Halloween shapes—like bats, ghosts, or pumpkins—out of the quesadilla.
  9. Arrange the shaped quesadillas on a plate, and they're ready to serve—crispy, cheesy, and full of festive flavor.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional fillings like sautéed mushrooms or spicy salsa for extra flavor. Watch the heat to prevent burning, and enjoy the crispy, gooey goodness of these fun Halloween bites.