Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Delightful quesadillas that blend the comfort of pizza with crispy tortillas, perfect for quick meals or gathering with friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 count flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush one side of a tortilla with olive oil.
- Place the tortilla oil-side down in the skillet and spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on top.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella, layer with pepperoni, add a pinch of Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and top with fresh basil.
- Top with a second tortilla and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet, let rest for a minute, then slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
These quesadillas can be customized with additional vegetables or different cheeses. Pair with a side salad or dipping sauces for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg