Description
The Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a fun and flavorful Tex-Mex appetizer perfect for parties and game day spreads. This recipe features flour tortillas filled with a seasoned mixture of shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, and veggies, baked to golden perfection and served with your favorite dipping sauces like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen and thawed or canned and drained)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Quesadilla Ring
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded Mexican blend cheese, drained black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cut Tortillas and Fill: Cut each large flour tortilla in half. Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto the straight edge of each tortilla half. Fold the straight edge over the filling to create a cone-shaped pocket.
- Arrange Cones in a Ring: Place the filled tortilla cones on the prepared baking sheet in a circle, with the pointed ends facing inward and the open edges slightly overlapping to form a ring.
- Brush with Oil or Butter: Lightly brush the tops of the arranged quesadilla cones with olive oil or melted butter to promote browning and crispiness during baking.
- Bake Until Golden and Crisp: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quesadilla ring to cool slightly before serving. Place your choice of dipping sauces such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole in the center of the ring for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding sautéed onions, jalapeños, or chopped spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This recipe is ideal for parties and game day spreads as a shareable appetizer.
- You can assemble the quesadilla ring ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake, making it perfect for prepping in advance.
