- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, red onion, cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble the Ring:
- Place a 12-inch oven-safe round dish in the center of a baking sheet. Arrange 5 tortillas around the edges of the dish, allowing them to overlap. Place the remaining 5 tortillas on the inside edge of the round dish to form a ring.
- Fill the Ring:
- Spoon the prepared filling evenly over the ring of tortillas.
- Fold and Bake:
- Fold the outer edges of the tortillas over the filling, creating a blooming effect. Lightly brush the folded edges with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Bake in the Oven:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the quesadilla ring is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce:
- While the quesadilla ring is baking, mix sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce.
- Serve:
- Once baked, remove the Blooming Quesadilla Ring from the oven. Serve it hot with the prepared dipping sauce.
This Blooming Quesadilla Ring makes a great appetizer or party dish, and your guests can enjoy tearing off pieces and dipping them into the flavorful sauce.