Description
The Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a delightful twist on traditional quesadillas, perfect for any gathering or family dinner. This visually stunning dish features layers of melted cheese and savory chicken, creating a delicious centerpiece that will impress your guests. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can swap in your favorite vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, this cheesy treat brings vibrant Mexican flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 soft flour tortilla taco shells
- 3 cups cooked skinless and boneless shredded chicken breast
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 4 cups finely shredded Colby and Monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each tortilla in half and cover with a cloth to keep warm.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, yellow onion, red onion, salsa, and taco sauce.
- Spoon filling onto one side of each halved tortilla, top with cheese, roll into cones, and place around a jar to form a ring.
- Repeat layering with cheese between rings.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of the entire ring (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg