Blooming Quesadilla Party Ring
Impress your guests with this stunning and delicious Blooming Quesadilla Ring! It's an easy-to-make, customizable appetizer that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. This edible masterpiece is as fun to eat as it is to look at, making it perfect for parties, game nights, or family dinners.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
- Oven
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 10-12 large flour tortillas burrito size
- 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mexican blend
- 2 cups cooked protein ground beef, shredded chicken, carnitas, seasoned black beans
- 1 cup salsa your favorite kind
- ½ cup diced onions optional
- ½ cup diced bell peppers optional
- ¼ cup sliced olives optional
- ½ cup corn optional
- ¼ cup jalapenos, pickled or fresh optional
- ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese optional
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or cooking spray
- Sour cream, for serving
- Guacamole, for serving
- Pico de gallo, for serving
- Queso, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a work surface.
- Spread a thin layer of salsa evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle with a layer of cheese, followed by your chosen protein and any other fillings. Be careful not to overfill.
- Fold the tortilla in half.
- Starting at the folded edge, make small cuts (about 2 inches long) along the rounded edge, spacing them about an inch apart. These cuts will create the 'petals' of the bloom.
- Repeat steps 2-6 with the remaining tortillas.
- Arrange the filled and cut tortillas in a circle on the prepared baking sheet, overlapping the ends slightly to create a continuous ring. The folded edges should be facing inward, and the cut edges should be facing outward.
- Brush the top of the tortillas with melted butter or spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Carefully transfer the Blooming Quesadilla Ring to a serving platter.
- Arrange your favorite dips in the center of the ring.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For easier folding, warm tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds. To prevent tortillas from cracking, lightly dampen them with a paper towel before filling. The ring can be assembled a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from chilled. Keep the baked ring warm in a low oven (200°F/95°C) or on a warming tray until serving. Consider flavor variations such as Spicy Fiesta with chorizo, BBQ Chicken with shredded chicken in BBQ sauce, or Pizza Quesadilla with pepperoni and marinara sauce.