Blooming Quesadilla Ring (Printer-friendly)

A delightful party appetizer featuring mini cheese quesadillas arranged in a golden, blooming ring, ideal for sharing and dipping.

# What You'll Need:

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# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack, black beans, bell pepper, green onion, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
03 - Cut each tortilla in half to create 32 semicircles.
04 - Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on each semicircle. Fold the straight edge over the filling to form a triangle, pressing gently to seal.
05 - Arrange the quesadilla triangles, points facing inward and slightly overlapping, in a tight ring on the baking sheet to form a blooming flower shape.
06 - Brush the tops with melted butter.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Slide onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Place salsa, sour cream, and avocado slices (if using) in small bowls in the center of the ring for dipping. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The presentation makes you look like you spent hours, even though it comes together in under 40 minutes
  • Every single triangle has that perfect crispy-to-gooey cheese ratio people fight over
  • You can customize the fillings based on what you have in your fridge
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  • Make sure your filling is not too wet or the tortillas will get soggy before they crisp up
  • Arrange your ring on the baking sheet before baking because transferring it hot is nearly impossible
  • Let it rest for just 2 to 3 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly
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  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortillas in half and save yourself precious minutes
  • Room temperature cheese blends better than cold cheese straight from the fridge
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