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Spooky Halloween Quesadillas

These playful quesadillas combine soft, pliable tortillas with melty cheese, spicy jalapeños, smoky black bean mash, and shredded chicken for a fun, festive snack. Cooked until crispy and golden, they take on a satisfying texture with gooey cheese and crispy edges, shaped into spooky silhouettes for Halloween fun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces flour tortillas soft and pliable, about 8-inch diameter
  • 1/2 cup black bean mash creamy and smoky
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese melty and mild
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños sliced, fresh or pickled
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded, leftovers or sautéed

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat until you can feel gentle warmth when holding your hand above it, and it starts to emit a soft sizzle.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread a thin layer of black bean mash all over, covering most of the surface for a smoky base flavor.
  3. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the bean layer, allowing it to melt into the mash for gooeyness.
  4. Scatter slices of jalapeños over the cheese for a spicy kick, and then add shredded cooked chicken for protein and flavor.
  5. Place a second tortilla on top, gently pressing down to encourage the fillings to stick together and help the quesadilla hold its shape.
  6. Carefully transfer the assembled quesadilla to the preheated skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy, with the cheese beginning to melt and bubble.
  7. Use a spatula to flip the quesadilla gently and cook the other side for another 3 minutes, until it’s golden and crispy, with the cheese fully melted inside and filling heated through.
  8. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board; let it rest for a minute to settle and cool slightly.
  9. Using a cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut out fun Halloween shapes—like bats, ghosts, or pumpkins—to add a festive touch.
  10. Arrange the shaped quesadillas on a serving platter and serve warm, allowing everyone to enjoy the crispy, cheesy, spicy bites with playful shapes.

Notes

Ensure heat is moderate to prevent burning; press gently when cooking to help cheese melt evenly; let quesadillas rest before cutting for cleaner shapes.