Description
Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are a quick and cheesy fusion of classic pizza and crispy quesadillas. Loaded with gooey mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, savory pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning, they’re perfect for busy weeknight dinners, after-school snacks, game day appetizers, or easy lunches. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Optional Fillings
- Sliced black olives
- Diced bell peppers
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Cooked Italian sausage
- Diced ham
- Fresh basil leaves
- Crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving
- Warm pizza sauce
- Marinara sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic butter
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the tortillas: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over half of each tortilla.
- Add the fillings: Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the sauce, then layer with pepperoni and any optional toppings. Finish with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Fold: Fold each tortilla in half and gently press to keep the filling inside.
- Cook: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, with the cheese fully melted.
- Slice: Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into wedges.
- Serve: Serve warm with pizza sauce, marinara, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
- Enjoy: Pair with a fresh salad, fruit, or veggie sticks for a complete meal.
Notes
For extra crispiness, cook the quesadillas over medium heat instead of high. Easily customize them with your favorite pizza toppings such as bacon, spinach, pineapple, or jalapeños. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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