Description
This Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a delicious and visually stunning appetizer perfect for parties or game days. It features a flavorful blend of shredded chicken, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese seasoned with salsa and taco seasoning, all wrapped in small flour tortillas baked to a golden, crispy perfection. Served with dips like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa, this Tex-Mex inspired dish is both crowd-pleasing and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas (fajita size)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
For Serving (optional)
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 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: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Tortillas: Cut each flour tortilla in half to create triangular shapes. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the straight (cut) edge of each tortilla half.
- Fold Triangles: Fold the straight edge of each tortilla half over the filling to form a triangle, pressing lightly with your fingers to seal and secure the filling inside.
- Arrange Ring: Place the filled tortilla triangles on the prepared baking sheet in a circular pattern, overlapping the pointed ends slightly to form a ring shape.
- Add Butter and Seasoning: Brush the tops of the arranged quesadilla ring with melted butter. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried parsley evenly over the top for added flavor and aroma.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quesadilla ring is golden brown, crispy on the edges, and heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm with optional dips such as sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa placed in the center of the ring for dipping.
Notes
- Great for parties or game day gatherings as a shareable appetizer.
- You can swap the shredded chicken with ground beef or make a vegetarian version by using beans and mixed vegetables.
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing for smoother filling texture.
- Using fajita-sized tortillas helps form the perfect bite-sized triangles that fit nicely into the ring shape.
- Brush with melted butter right before baking to get a golden, crispy exterior.
