Pumpkin Quesadillas
Delight in these warm and savory Pumpkin Quesadillas, featuring a creamy pumpkin filling paired with melted cheese for a comforting Mexican-inspired snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked pumpkin puree
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream or salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil or butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread about half the pumpkin mixture evenly over it.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese and crumbled queso fresco evenly over the pumpkin layer.
- Top with the second tortilla and press down gently.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
- Repeat the process for the second quesadilla.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pumpkin mixture or serve with jalapeño slices on the side.
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