Description
The Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a fun and delicious appetizer that’s perfect for sharing at your next party or game day event. With a combination of shredded chicken, creamy cream cheese, and spicy Buffalo sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. The cheese-filled tortilla cones are baked to golden perfection and served with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
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4 cups shredded cooked chicken
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4 oz. cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
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3 scallions, thinly sliced
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3 cups shredded cheddar (about 8 oz.)
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3 cups shredded Monterey Jack (about 8 oz.)
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24 small flour tortillas
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Ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, and sliced scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Quesadilla Ring
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In a medium bowl, combine shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
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Cut tortillas in half.
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On each tortilla half, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture, then add about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture to the center.
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Starting from the cut edge, fold the bottom quarter of the tortilla into a triangle, then continue to roll it into a cone shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese mixture, and chicken mixture.
Bake the Quesadilla Ring
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Place a 3″-wide cup or bowl in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the smaller, pointed end of each rolled tortilla against the cup, continuing to form a ring around the center.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over the top of the tortillas. Repeat to make 2 more layers of rolled tortillas, then remove the cup from the center.
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Bake the quesadilla ring for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the centers are warmed through.
Serve
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Pour ranch dressing into a small 3″ ramekin and place it in the center of the baked quesadilla ring for dipping.
Notes
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You can adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
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If you want to make this ahead of time, prepare the quesadilla ring and refrigerate it before baking. Bake it just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the ring
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg