Blooming Quesadilla Ring

 

 If there is ever a moment when quesadillas aren't welcomed? These are simple to make and make an excellent "movie evening" treat for the whole family.

 

2 CUPS COOKED AND SHREDDED CHICKEN

1 ONION, CHOPPED

1 RED BELL PEPPER CHOPPED

1 JALAPENO, CHOPPED

1 CUP STORE-BOUGHT TACO SAUCE

20 TACO SIZE TORTILLAS

3 CUPS SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

3 CUPS CUPS SHREDDED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and taco sauce. Place aside.

Each tortilla should be cut in half. Divide the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and chicken mixture evenly among the tortilla halves.

Starting from the cut edge, roll the tortillas into cones, being careful not to force the fillings out of the tortilla.

 

In the center of the baking sheet, place a wide-mouth jar or glass. Make a ring of roughly 13 tortilla cones around the jar. The cones' tips should be touching the jar in the center. Sprinkle the layer with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Rep with the remaining cones to create two more layers, concluding with the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack.

Retrieve the jar from the ring's center. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla edges are crispy.

Transfer the blossoming quesadilla to a serving plate with care. Place your preferred dip into the ring and top it with your selected toppings.