Blooming Quesadilla Ring
Blooming Quesadilla Ring Ingredients 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken) 1/2 cup store-bought jalapeƱo pimiento cheese (4 oz.) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp. hot sauce (such as Cholula) 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 8 oz. pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) 6 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) 16 (6-inch) flour tortillas Avocado Dipping Sauce (recipe follows) Directions Prepare oven and baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a 4-inch-wide ovenproof ramekin in center of prepared baking sheet; set aside. Mix quesadilla filling: Stir together chicken, pimiento cheese, cilantro, hot sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; set aside. Stir together pepper Jack and Cheddar cheeses in a medium bowl; reserve 1 cup cheese blend in a small bowl. Stuff and roll tortillas: Cut tortillas