Crispy Pizza Quesadillas with Pepperoni
A quick and easy snack featuring crispy tortillas filled with melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 quesadillas (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 170g / 6 oz)
- 20 pepperoni slices
- ½ cup pizza sauce (120ml / 4 fl oz)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (15g / 0.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (30ml / 2 tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes until hot but not burning.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a plate. Spread about 2 tablespoons (30ml) of pizza sauce evenly over half of the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup (85g / 3 oz) of shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then layer 10 pepperoni slices on top. Add a pinch of oregano and red pepper flakes if desired, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon (7.5g / 0.25 oz) of Parmesan cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal. Brush the skillet with olive oil or butter, then carefully place the folded quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly. Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute before slicing into wedges.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before the cheese melts. Brush skillet with oil or butter before cooking each quesadilla. Let quesadilla rest for a minute after cooking to set the cheese. For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese and pepperoni with plant-based slices. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas. Avoid overloading with sauce or cheese to prevent sogginess. To reheat leftovers, warm in skillet for 2-3 minutes per side to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half of a folded que
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 18
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