Blooming Quesadilla Ring (Print View)

Mini cheese quesadillas arranged in a blooming ring, baked golden and served with salsa and sour cream for dipping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Quesadillas

01 - 16 small flour tortillas, 5-6 inches diameter
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1 small green onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Garnish and Dipping

12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 cup prepared salsa
14 - 1/2 cup sour cream
15 - 1 avocado, sliced optional
16 - Lime wedges optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, bell pepper, green onion, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Cut each flour tortilla in half to create 32 semicircles.
04 - Place 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture on each semicircle. Fold the straight edge over the filling to form a triangle, pressing gently to seal.
05 - Arrange the quesadilla triangles with points facing inward and slightly overlapping in a tight circular pattern on the baking sheet to form a blooming flower shape.
06 - Brush the tops of all quesadilla triangles with melted butter.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
09 - Place salsa, sour cream, and avocado slices in small bowls in the center of the ring. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours arranging it, but honestly it's just folding and overlapping tortillas in a circle.
  • Everyone pulls their own piece straight off the platter, so there's no awkward serving or cutting involved.
  • You can make the filling as simple or as loaded as your fridge allows, and it still turns out beautiful.
  • The crispy edges and gooey center make it impossible to eat just one triangle.
02 -
  • If you skip the butter brush, the tortillas stay pale and soft instead of golden and crispy, and that texture difference is everything.
  • Overlapping the triangles tightly is what keeps the ring from falling apart when you transfer it to the platter.
  • Don't overfill each triangle or the cheese will ooze out everywhere and the folds won't seal properly.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of greasing the pan, it makes transferring the ring so much easier and prevents sticking.
  • If your tortillas are stiff or cold, warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds so they fold without cracking.
  • Let the ring cool for 2 to 3 minutes before moving it to the platter, it holds together better once the cheese sets slightly.
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