Description
Impress your guests with this stunning Blooming Quesadilla Ring, a fun and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering. Filled with flavorful chicken, cheeses, and spices, this dish is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for brushing)
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, both cheeses, red bell pepper, green onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the quesadilla ring: Cut each tortilla in half. Fill each half with the prepared filling, fold in the sides, and roll into a cone shape. Arrange the cones in a circular pattern on the baking sheet, overlapping slightly to form a ring.
- Bake: Brush the tops with melted butter mixed with smoked paprika. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve with dipping sauces in the center of the ring.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with cooked ground beef, black beans, or corn.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and double up on vegetables and beans.
- Best served warm for melty cheese pulls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/8 ring)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
