These Jack O’Lantern Face Quesadillas are a fun and easy Halloween snack that comes together with just a few ingredients. They’re cheesy, crispy, and shaped like little pumpkins with spooky faces that kids and adults will both get a kick out of. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want something festive to serve before trick-or-treating, these quesadillas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

What makes these so great is how simple they are to customize. Use cheddar for a classic orange pumpkin look or mix in mozzarella or pepper jack for extra flavor. You can even sneak in some finely chopped veggies or shredded chicken for a more filling snack.

Helpful Tips

Use a paring knife or small cookie cutter to carefully cut out the face shapes on the top tortilla.
Lightly spray or brush the outside with oil to get that golden, crispy finish in the oven or on a skillet.
If you’re making a big batch, keep them warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

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Jack O’Lantern Face Quesadillas

Fun and festive recipe for Jack O'Lantern Face Quesadillas that are perfect for Halloween parties or a spooky snack!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings quesadillas

Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

kid-safe scissors or plastic knives

Ingredients

4 large flour tortillas 8-inch size
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Put 2 tortillas together and cut 5-7 pumpkins out of both layers with a cookie cutter.
Using a small, sharp knife or kitchen scissors, carefully cut simple Jack O’Lantern facial features (triangle eyes, nose, and a smiling or jagged mouth) into half of the pumpkin cutouts.
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Place the bottoms of the pumpkins (without faces) on the skillet. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top each with the face pumpkins.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
Remove from the pan and let cool slightly before serving to kids.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 566IUCalcium: 443mgIron: 1mg

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