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Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Quesadillas

Quick and cheesy pepperoni quesadillas that combine the best of pizza and quesadillas for a delightful comfort food experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for frying)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat / gluten-free tortillas)
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or vegan mozzarella)
  • 24–30 slices pepperoni (regular or turkey pepperoni)
  • 0.5 cups pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
  • 0.25 cups finely diced onion (optional)
  • 0.25 cups diced bell pepper (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1–2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
  • to taste Fresh basil leaves or dried oregano for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes.
  2. If using onions/bell peppers, add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and sauté the diced veggies for 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Wipe the skillet clean, then add the remaining 1 tbsp oil or butter and lower heat to medium-low.
  2. Place one tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella over one half of the tortilla.
  3. Add 6–8 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, then the cooked veggies (if using) and a tablespoon of pizza sauce. Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and Parmesan.
  4. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled half to create a half-moon. Press gently with a spatula.
  5. Cook 2–3 minutes per side (total 4–6 minutes), until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted. Reduce heat slightly if the tortilla browns too fast before the cheese melts.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 1 minute, then slice into wedges with a pizza cutter. Serve with extra warm pizza sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of fresh basil or oregano.

Notes

Cover the skillet with a lid for 30–60 seconds after folding the quesadilla to help the cheese melt faster without burning the tortilla.
Healthy swaps include using low-carb or cauliflower tortillas, certified gluten-free tortillas, part-skim mozzarella, or vegan ingredients.