Description
Delectable pumpkin quesadillas blend Mexican culinary traditions with seasonal autumn flavors. Crisp tortillas encase spiced pumpkin and melted cheese, creating a satisfying meal you will crave throughout the season.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
Instructions
- Whisk pumpkin puree with aromatic spices including cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Lay out tortillas and generously spread the seasoned pumpkin mixture across the surface of half the tortillas.
- Distribute shredded cheese evenly over the pumpkin-coated tortillas, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully place remaining tortillas on top, creating a sealed sandwich-like quesadilla.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to coat the cooking surface evenly.
- Gently place quesadillas into the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns crispy and golden brown.
- Flip quesadillas carefully using a wide spatula, cooking the opposite side until cheese melts completely and tortilla achieves a uniform golden color.
- Remove from skillet and allow to rest for a moment to help cheese set.
- Slice each quesadilla into triangular wedges using a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a delightful autumn-inspired culinary experience.
Notes
- Boost Nutrition Enhance the quesadillas by adding black beans or spinach for extra protein and vitamins.
- Dietary Flexibility Make these quesadillas gluten-free by using corn tortillas instead of wheat tortillas.
- Spice It Up Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or add a dash of chili powder for extra warmth and kick.
- Storage Secret If preparing ahead, wrap cooled quesadillas in foil and refrigerate, then quickly reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg