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Pizza Quesadilla Recipe

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A quick and delicious Pizza Quesadilla recipe that combines the cheesy, savory flavors of pizza with the crispy, handheld convenience of a quesadilla. Ready in just 14 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for a tasty snack or light meal.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Total Time: 14 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

Quesadilla Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces pizza sauce (plus additional for serving)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Italian blend cheese)
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tortillas: Place a tortilla on a cutting board and brush one side with vegetable oil to ensure a crispy, golden exterior when cooked.
  2. Add Sauce and Toppings: Flip the tortilla so the oiled side is down. Spread 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce on one half of the tortilla, add ½ cup shredded cheese over the sauce, then sprinkle ¼ of the pepperoni slices evenly on top.
  3. Fold Tortilla: Fold the tortilla in half carefully to cover the side with the toppings, creating a half-moon shape.
  4. Repeat Preparation: Repeat the above steps with a second tortilla to prepare two folded quesadillas.
  5. Heat Skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking.
  6. Cook Quesadillas: Place the two folded tortillas in the skillet. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until equally golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Cool and Repeat: Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let them cool for 2 to 3 minutes to set. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining two folded tortillas.
  8. Serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges, if desired, and serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute pepperoni with other toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variations.
  • Using a nonstick skillet is essential to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
  • Be careful when flipping the quesadilla to avoid toppings spilling out.
  • For a crispier quesadilla, use a little more oil or cook slightly longer, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on servings needed.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/pizza-quesadilla-recipe/