Pumpkin Quesadillas
Deliciously creamy pumpkin blended with melty cheese inside crispy tortillas, these pumpkin quesadillas make a perfect fall-inspired snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Optional: chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil or butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread a quarter of the pumpkin mixture evenly over it.
- Sprinkle a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the pumpkin layer.
- Top with another tortilla and press down gently.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before cutting into wedges.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Find it online: https://momsgate.com/pumpkin-quesadillas/