Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a pull-apart appetizer filled with creamy buffalo chicken, ranch, and plenty of melted cheese. Flour tortillas are rolled into individual cones, arranged in a ring, and baked until golden and crispy for an easy party appetizer everyone can pull apart and dip.
This is one of those appetizers that looks impressive when it comes out of the oven but is actually fun and simple to put together. I like placing a bowl of ranch or blue cheese dressing right in the center so everyone can grab a cheesy buffalo chicken quesadilla and dip as they go.
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About the Ingredients ⭐
- Flour Tortillas: Medium tortillas are easy to roll into cones.
- Chicken: Use cooked shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Cream Cheese: Soften before mixing.
- Cheese: Colby Jack and mozzarella make the filling cheesy and gooey.
- Ranch Dressing: Adds creamy ranch flavor.
- Buffalo Sauce: Adds the classic buffalo flavor and heat.
- Garlic Powder: Adds savory flavor.
- Green Onions: Add to the filling and save some for garnish.
- Cooking Spray: Helps the tortillas turn golden and crispy.
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How to Make a Blooming Quesadilla Ring
Make the Filling: Mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Colby Jack, mozzarella, buffalo sauce, ranch, garlic powder, and green onions.
Fill the Tortillas: Cut each tortilla in half. Add the buffalo chicken mixture to the wide end of each half, then roll into a cone.
Build the Ring: Place a small bowl in the center of a parchment-lined baking sheet. Arrange the cones around the bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Add a second layer and top with more cheese.
Bake: Remove the bowl, spray the quesadilla ring with cooking spray, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with green onions and place ranch or blue cheese dressing in the center for dipping.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Don’t overfill: A small amount of filling makes the tortillas easier to roll.
- Keep the cones tight: This helps the ring hold its shape while baking.
- Use rotisserie chicken: It makes prep quick and easy.
- Adjust the heat: Use more or less buffalo sauce to control the spice.
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Blooming Quesadilla
Blooming Quesadilla Ring is a pull-apart appetizer filled with creamy buffalo chicken, ranch, cream cheese, and plenty of melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 medium-sized flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup sliced green onions (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Colby Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
- Slice each tortilla in half to create 24 halves. Evenly divide the buffalo chicken filling onto the wide side of each tortilla half, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Roll each tortilla half into a cone shape, folding tightly enough to hold its shape.
- Place a small, round bowl in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the rolled tortilla cones around the bowl, with the pointed ends facing the bowl, creating a circular layer. Sprinkle more shredded cheese over this first layer.
- Repeat with a second layer of tortilla cones, placing them on top of the first layer. Again, sprinkle more cheese over the top.
- Remove the round bowl from the center. Spray the entire ring generously with cooking spray, ensuring the tortillas crisp up in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with additional green onions. Place a small dish of ranch or blue cheese in the center for dipping, then serve while warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Use cooked, finely shredded chicken so the filling is easy to portion into the tortilla cones. Soften the cream cheese before mixing for a smooth filling. Don’t overfill the tortillas, and roll the cones tightly so they hold their shape. Arrange them snugly together and lightly spray with cooking spray before baking. Serve immediately while the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is hot and melted.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 950Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 19gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 1664mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 61g
