Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla
A quick and easy recipe that combines the cheesy goodness of pizza with the crispy delight of a quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 pound pepperoni slices
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by laying a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Layer the pepperoni slices in an even layer on top of the cheese.
- Season with dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the toppings, ensuring a snug fit.
- Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with extra pizza sauce.
Notes
Choose a thicker flour tortilla for added sturdiness, and feel free to customize the fillings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg