Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas combine the classic flavors of pizza with the crispy, melty goodness of quesadillas. Perfect as a quick snack or casual meal, these quesadillas are loaded with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, offering a fun twist on traditional pizza using simple ingredients cooked on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Tortillas: Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on one half of each flour tortilla to create the base layer for your quesadilla.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauced half to ensure a gooey melt.
- Add Pepperoni and Season: Arrange sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese and sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder for added flavor.
- Fold Quesadillas: Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the fillings, forming a half-moon shape.
- Heat Pan: Warm olive oil or butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking.
- Cook Quesadillas: Place each folded quesadilla in the hot pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted inside.
- Serve: Remove quesadillas from the pan, slice into wedges, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking and less sticking.
- Adjust cooking time to ensure cheese melts without burning the tortilla.
- Swap pepperoni for vegetarian toppings to make a vegetarian version.
- If desired, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
