Nightmare Before Christmas Quesadilla | Champagne and Coconuts

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Halloween food should be fun, and these Vampire Brother’s Quesadillas definitely fit the bill.

Yummy grilled quesadillas cut into bat and coffin shapes – such a tasty and simple snack and so much fun!

The best thing about Halloween is that it gives everyone a chance to be a kid again – even if just for one night.

You get to dress up however you want and give yourself permission to believe that ghosts and goblins and spooks roam the earth, just like a little kid.

Maybe you’ll even have one wonderful moment where you feel that old familiar chill shivering deliciously right up your spine.

You may even get that happy chill when you bite into these yummy quesadillas, especially if you love cheese as much as I do!

These snacks are perfect for busy parents – especially when you’re trying to get everyone ready for Trick or Treating.

They whip up in about 5 to 10 minutes and are super easy to eat – even for young children on the go.

And if you host a kids’ Halloween party, you’ll have at least one snack available that isn’t full of sugar.

On a sugar-drenched holiday like Halloween, that’s always a win!

Another healthy Halloween treat you may enjoy serving is our Witch Hat Shaped Yogurt Bites.

If you need some more ideas for great snacks, check out our roundup of other Monster Themed Halloween Snacks.

Our recipe takes its inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, A Nightmare Before Christmas.

Of course, with all of its spooky characters, it’s easy to think that the movie is just about Halloween, but many of us realize that it’s also a feel good Christmas movie.

There are so many charming characters in the movie, and of course, one immediately thinks of Sally, Jack Skellington, and the big bad Oogie Boogie.

But one of my favorites has always been the Vampire Brothers.

The four of them always bring a smile to my face with their different jobs according to their ranks.

When I make these quesadillas, I like to try to vary the shapes of the coffins to make some taller, some thinner, some wider, and some shorter to mimic the shapes of the four Vampire Brothers themselves.

  • Tortillas
  • Cheese (cheese of choice)
  • Olive oil

Using a bat cookie cutter and coffin cookie cutter, cut out shapes from the tortillas.

In a cast-iron skillet, brush olive oil.

Add cut out flour tortillas to the pan and then top with cheese.

Set to low heat.

Add the flour quesadillas tops.

Cook for two to three minutes each side till it’s lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Quesadillas will stay fresh when stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Wrap quesadillas tightly in plastic wrap or place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

To reheat, place the frozen quesadilla on a dry skillet over medium heat and cook until warmed through and the tortillas are crispy.

There are so many ways you can change up a quesadilla! Here are a few of our favorites:

  • Add in some shredded chicken, beef, or pork for a protein-packed meal.
  • Switch up the cheese for a different variety.
  • Throw in some chopped veggies like peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • Try using a different type of tortilla like whole wheat or gluten-free.
  • Make them sweet by adding in some chocolate chips, peanut butter, or fruit.

Regardless of how you choose to make them, quesadillas are always a delicious and easy option for a quick meal or snack!

You can really use any type of tortilla you like for quesadillas!

I usually opt for flour tortillas, but whole wheat or even gluten-free tortillas would work great.

Yes, you can definitely make quesadillas ahead of time!

Just store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat when you’re ready to eat.

Vampire Brothers Quesadillas on the grill are great!

Oh, and vampire brothers’ quesadillas on the stove are also tasty.

However you decide to heat them up, it will be a good choice.

There are so many delicious things you could serve with quesadillas!

You can serve them with a simple salad, some roasted veggies, or a bowl of soup.

Make an exciting Nightmare Before Christmas themed meal with these yummy quesadillas and watch your kiddos eat them up! 

You can even serve (the adults, anyway) some Oogie Boogie’s Halloween Punch!

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Jennifer Quisenberry Try some Nightmare Before Christmas Quesadillas, a savory Halloween treat inspired by the movie. When so many Halloween snacks are full of sugar, these Halloween quesadillas are delicious for a savory snack.

  • 5 Flour Tortillas
  • 1 cup Cheese Of Choice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Using a bat cookie cutter and coffin cookie cutter cut out shapes from the tortillas.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, brush olive oil. Add cut out flour tortillas to the pan then top with cheese. Set to low heat. Add the flour quesadillas tops. 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 cup Cheese
  • Cook for two to three minutes each side till it’s lightly browned and cheese is melted.
  • Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. jennifer-quisenberry-author-1-4744713

Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.