Blooming Quesadilla Ring

Our blooming quesadilla ring takes the classic quesadilla and transforms it into a showstopping appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. Layers of golden, crispy tortillas bloom outward. Filled with melted cheese, seasoned chicken, and fresh vegetables, they deliver the perfect mix of crunch and savory flavors in every bite.

Let’s Dish: About The Recipe

Main Ingredients: Flour tortillas, cooked chicken, yellow and red onions, bell pepper, salsa, taco sauce, Colby, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses.
Quick Steps: Fill halved tortillas with a chicken mixture, form into cones, arrange in layers, sprinkle cheese, and bake.
Total Time & Yield: 45 minutes; serves 5.

Why This Recipe

• This blooming quesadilla ring recipe is the perfect crowd-pleaser, offering layers of cheesy, flavorful goodness in every bite.

• While some recipes rely on ingredients like pre-shredded cheese or use shortcuts like pimiento cheese spread, our version stays true to classic quesadilla flavors by using a blend of Colby, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses for optimal melt and flavor.

• Additionally, our recipe emphasizes fresh veggies and a mix of taco sauce and salsa to deliver a zesty and robust filling. Unlike versions that opt for hot sauces or fewer vegetables, this ensures that every bite has a balanced mix of textures and flavors.

• Plus, the tortillas are baked to crispy perfection, creating a satisfying crunch that complements the gooey cheese interior.

• This approach results in a well-rounded appetizer that combines both convenience and authentic, rich quesadilla flavor.

Blooming Quesadilla Ring Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

CHICKEN: If you prefer, you can use ground beef in place of the chicken in this recipe. Cook it first before adding it in place of the chicken.

TORTILLAS: Swap the flour tortillas for other types, such as corn tortillas or even flavored ones, to add something different to the recipe.

How To Make This Blooming Quesadilla Ring Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put a large wide-mouth jar in the center of the baking sheet.

STEP TWO: Using a cutting board and a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the tortillas in half.

Cover the halved tortillas with a clean, dry cloth and set aside.

STEP THREE: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, diced yellow pepper, finely diced yellow onion, finely diced red onion, salsa, and taco sauce.

Stir well until all of the ingredients are completely incorporated. 

STEP FOUR: Sprinkle 1½ to 2 tablespoons each of the shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses and the chicken mixture.

STEP FIVE: Roll each of the halved, filled tortillas into a cone shape. Be careful not to squish out the filling.

The small pointed ends of the cones need to touch the wide-mouth jar and form a ring around the jar.

STEP SIX: Once you have made a complete bottom layer, about 12 to 13 tortilla cones, sprinkle ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ring. 

STEP SEVEN: Repeat the ring of cones for a second layer. Then top with one cup of the Colby and Monterey jack cheese.

STEP EIGHT: Repeat for the third and final ring. Remove the glass jar from the center of the cones.

STEP NINE: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until the edges of the cones are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your quesadilla ring at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

STEP TEN: Using the edges of the parchment paper, carefully transfer the quesadilla ring to a heat-safe serving plate. 

STEP ELEVEN: Serve the quesadilla ring with your favorite salsa or dipping sauce. 

How To Serve

Serve your delicious quesadilla ring with all of your favorite toppings, including sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and salsa. 

This crowd-pleasing recipe makes a great appetizer or even a main course for taco night.

If you are more of a fan of beef in your quesadillas, then try this simple cheesy beef quesadilla recipe.

Or, for fans of sheet pan meals, make these sheet pan quesadillas to feed the whole family at once.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftovers of this unique appetizer dish in the fridge.

Allow them to cool and pop the portions in an airtight container, then keep them in the fridge for three to four days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freezing the quesadillas is a great way to save any leftovers. Let them cool, then add them to a freezer bag or an airtight container.

Freeze for up to three months, then defrost thoroughly before reheating. Only freeze the dipping sauce if the packet recommends this.

This tasty blooming quesadilla ring is a fun way to serve quesadillas and brings that Mexican buffet vibe to your dining table. This appetizer also works as a lunch dish and can easily be increased if you have lots of mouths to feed.

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