Pumpkin Quesadillas
These Pumpkin Quesadillas combine creamy spiced pumpkin with melted cheese for a deliciously comforting and easy-to-make snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sour cream or salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread about 1/4 cup of the spiced pumpkin mixture evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the pumpkin, then add a sprinkle of cilantro if using.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with sour cream or salsa if desired.
Notes
For added texture and flavor, try adding sautéed onions or black beans to the pumpkin filling before assembling.
Find it online: https://milabites.com/pumpkin-quesadillas-delicious-fall-recipe/