Pumpkin Quesadillas
Pumpkin Quesadillas combine creamy pumpkin puree with melted cheese and warm spices inside crispy tortillas for a flavorful and comforting Mexican-inspired snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread about 1/2 cup of the pumpkin mixture evenly over it.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the pumpkin layer.
- Top with a second tortilla and press down gently.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy, then carefully flip with a spatula.
- Cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy.
- Remove from skillet and cut into wedges. Repeat steps for remaining tortillas and filling.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of sour cream or your favorite salsa. Adding a sprinkle of cayenne can bring a nice kick.
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