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Blooming Quesadilla Ring Recipe

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This Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a fun and creative twist on traditional quesadillas, featuring rolled tortilla quarters filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, scallions, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Baked to melty perfection and arranged in a beautiful ring shape perfect for sharing, it’s an irresistible appetizer served with ranch dressing for dipping.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cheese Mixture

  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 8 oz)

For Assembly

  • 24 small flour tortillas
  • Ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare filling: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded cooked chicken with softened cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, and thinly sliced scallions. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Prepare cheese and tortillas: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Cut each small flour tortilla in half to create 48 tortilla halves. On one half of a tortilla, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture, then add roughly 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center.
  3. Fold tortillas into cones: Starting at the cut edge of the tortilla half, fold the bottom quarter of the tortilla into a triangle shape. Then continue to roll the tortilla into a cone or crescent shape, enclosing the filling securely inside. Repeat this process with all the tortilla halves, using the remaining cheese and chicken mixture as you go. Reserve a small amount of cheese for topping.
  4. Arrange the quesadilla ring: Place a 3-inch-wide cup or bowl in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the rolled tortillas around this center cup with the smaller pointed ends facing the cup, forming a circular ring shape. Once the first layer is complete, sprinkle some of the reserved cheese mixture over the top. Layer two more rounds of rolled tortillas on top, sprinkling cheese in between each layer. Carefully remove the center cup after all layers are assembled.
  5. Bake to melty perfection: Bake the quesadilla ring in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly and the center filling is warmed through.
  6. Serve: Pour ranch dressing into a 3-inch ramekin and place it in the center of the warm quesadilla ring for dipping. Serve immediately to enjoy the melty, flavorful layers with a creamy ranch dip.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas if you need a gluten-free option.
  • To make ahead, assemble the quesadilla ring but bake it just before serving.
  • Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for added flavor variety.

Keywords: quesadilla ring, buffalo chicken, appetizer, party food, baked quesadillas, chicken dip ring

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