Ghost Quesadillas Halloween Snack (Print)

Tortillas shaped as ghosts with gooey cheese and olive faces, a playful Tex-Mex treat for Halloween gatherings.

# Components:

→ Tortillas

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)

→ Cheese

02 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Decorations

04 - 16 small black olive slices

→ Optional Fillings

05 - 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers
06 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions

→ Cooking

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F or set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
02 - Cut ghost shapes out of tortillas using a cookie cutter or sharp knife; expect 2 ghost cutouts per tortilla, for a total of 8 pieces.
03 - Arrange half of the tortilla ghost cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or on a plate if using a skillet.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over each base ghost. Scatter bell peppers or green onions if desired.
05 - Place the remaining tortilla ghosts over the filled bases, gently pressing to encase the cheese and fillings.
06 - Affix 2 olive slices onto the top layer of each quesadilla for eyes and 1 slice for the mouth. If preferred, slice olives into pieces to shape the mouth.
07 - Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the top of each quesadilla with melted butter or olive oil for a golden, crispy finish.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is thoroughly melted. As an alternative, cook in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping with care.
09 - Remove from heat and allow quesadillas to cool briefly; serve them warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids adore the ghost shapes and goofy olive faces
  • Quick enough for spontaneous snacking or party prep
  • Flexible fillings and vegetarian friendly
  • Minimal cleanup and just a handful of ingredients
02 -
  • Easy to customize for diverse diets
  • Great recipe to make with kids for festive hands-on fun
  • Perfect for freeze ahead meal planning
03 -
  • Ghost quesadillas work best with freshly grated cheese for melting
  • Do not skip brushing with butter or oil it makes all the difference in achieving that perfect golden crunch
  • Decorate with olives just before baking to prevent them from drying out

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