Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are a fun mashup of pizza and quesadillas, made with crispy tortillas stuffed with melty mozzarella, marinara sauce, and pepperoni. Quick to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Snack
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 medium or large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for toasting)
- Optional add-ins: sliced olives, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions
- Extra marinara or ranch, for dipping
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil or butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of it with mozzarella cheese.
- Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce over the cheese.
- Layer on pepperoni slices and optional toppings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice into wedges, and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use smaller tortillas for mini quesadillas or appetizers.
- For a baked version, assemble on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Don’t overfill with sauce to avoid sogginess—serve extra on the side instead.
- Turkey pepperoni or plant-based alternatives work just as well.
- Mix cheeses like provolone or cheddar with mozzarella for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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