Description
Cheesy Halloween quesadillas cut into bat shapes—fast, kid-friendly party bites with optional chicken or beans and festive dips.
Ingredients
24 bat-shaped tortilla cutouts (from 10–12 flour tortillas)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
1 cup cooked shredded chicken or black beans (optional)
1 teaspoon taco seasoning or chili powder
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon butter or oil, for the skillet
Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, for serving
Instructions
1. Cut bats from tortillas using a bat-shaped cookie cutter; reserve scraps for chips.
2. Mix cheese, taco seasoning, and optional chicken or beans with a pinch of salt.
3. Lay out half the tortilla bats, add a thin layer of filling, and top with remaining bats.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium, add a little butter or oil, and cook bats 1–2 minutes per side until golden and melty.
5. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter or oil as needed; keep warm on a sheet pan at 200°F.
6. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Tip: Bake at 400°F for 6–8 minutes for a hands-off method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes