Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas recipe combines the delicious flavors of classic pizza with the crispy, cheesy goodness of quesadillas. Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick lunch or kid-friendly dinner, these quesadillas are filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, seasoned with oregano and garlic powder for a flavorful bite.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay two tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spilling during cooking.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauced tortillas, then top each with sliced pepperoni to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Season the Filling: Lightly sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the pepperoni and cheese to boost the taste with classic pizza seasonings.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place the remaining tortillas on top of the prepared ones, gently pressing down to form two complete quesadillas.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat to avoid burning while achieving a perfect golden brown crust.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Carefully place one quesadilla into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese inside fully melts. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
- Serve: Remove quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding other toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- For a crispier quesadilla, use less sauce inside and cook uncovered to allow moisture to evaporate.
- Use olive oil for a healthier fat option or butter for a richer flavor when cooking.
- Make sure to press the quesadillas gently while cooking to help the cheese melt evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
