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Pizza Quesadillas Recipe

4.9 from 267 reviews
  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 quesadilla (cut into wedges) 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Deliciously crispy pizza quesadillas made with flour tortillas layered with melted mozzarella cheese, savory pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, and fresh basil, cooked on a skillet for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Quesadillas

  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 6 slices pepperoni (sliced in half)
  • 2 fresh basil leaves (sliced thin, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat skillet: Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to get it ready for cooking the quesadillas.
  2. Prepare tortillas: Lightly butter one side of each tortilla using about ½ teaspoon of butter per tortilla. Place one tortilla butter side down into the hot skillet.
  3. Add fillings: On the tortilla in the skillet, evenly layer ⅓ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, the halved pepperoni slices, and the thinly sliced basil leaves if using. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the toppings.
  4. Assemble quesadilla: Top the ingredients with the second tortilla, butter side up, to form the quesadilla.
  5. Cook first side: Let the quesadilla cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt and the bottom tortilla becomes slightly browned and crisp.
  6. Flip quesadilla: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula, taking care not to spill the filling. Continue cooking on the other side until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is crisp around the edges.
  7. Serve: Transfer the cooked quesadilla back to a cutting board, cut it into wedges while still hot, and serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Crisp, warm tortillas filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pizza sauce, and pepperoni make for a quick, irresistible meal or snack.
  • Fresh basil is optional but adds a nice burst of flavor and freshness.
  • Adjust the amount of pizza sauce and cheese to your taste preference for a saucier or cheesier quesadilla.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 512 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1274 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 81 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/pizza-quesadillas-recipe/