Pumpkin Quesadillas
These Pumpkin Quesadillas combine creamy spiced pumpkin with melted cheese in a crispy tortilla for a comforting and flavorful Mexican-inspired snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over it.
- Spread a quarter of the pumpkin mixture over the cheese, then top with remaining cheese.
- Place a second tortilla on top and press gently.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then cut into wedges.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, add finely chopped jalapeños to the pumpkin mixture or serve with a side of salsa verde.