Description
A crispy, cheesy fusion of pepperoni pizza and quesadillas, perfect for quick meals or crowd-pleasing snacks.
Ingredients
- Flour Tortillas: 4 large – crisp up beautifully and hold everything together.
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 1/2 cups shredded – melts into gooey perfection.
- Pepperoni Slices: 20–24 slices – adds salty, spicy flavor and crispy edges.
- Pizza Sauce: 1/2 cup – tomato-rich base that ties in the pizza flavor.
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon – enhances the herbaceous, classic pizza aroma.
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon – brushed on the tortilla for golden, crispy results.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix Italian seasoning into pizza sauce.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly brush skillet with olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread sauce on half of each tortilla, top with cheese and pepperoni, and fold.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for a minute to set the cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into wedges and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best melt and texture.
- Pre-warm tortillas to prevent tearing when folding.
- Don’t overfill to ensure easy flipping and even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pepperoni quesadilla, pizza quesadilla, quick dinner, cheesy snack, easy recipe