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Blooming Quesadilla Ring

Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a fun, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with seasoned shredded chicken, peppers, taco sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, all baked into a golden pull-apart ring perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: Blooming Quesadilla Ring
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 40 individual quesadilla roll ups

Ingredients

  • 2 c shredded chicken
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeño deseeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 c taco sauce
  • 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 c shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 20 medium tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cut each tortilla in half.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, chopped red bell pepper, and taco sauce. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
  • Place a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese in the center of each tortilla half.
  • Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture over the cheddar cheese on each tortilla half.
  • Roll each tortilla half around the filling to form a cone shape.
  • Place a small oven-safe bowl in the center of a round baking sheet.
  • Arrange the filled tortilla cones in a circle around the bowl to form the first layer.
  • Sprinkle a portion of the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the first layer of cones.
  • Continue filling and rolling the remaining tortilla halves, then arrange them in a second layer over the first ring.
  • Top the assembled ring with the remaining shredded Mexican blend cheese.
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the center of the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
  • Fill the center bowl with salsa or another dipping sauce of your choice, then return it to the center of the baked ring before serving.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten free, use certified gluten-free tortillas and confirm that the taco sauce, shredded cheeses, and cooked chicken are labeled gluten free, as ingredients and manufacturing practices may vary by brand. Also be sure any dipping sauce served in the center is certified gluten free.