Description
These crispy pepperoni pizza quesadillas combine the best of pizza and Mexican cuisine in one delicious meal! With melted mozzarella cheese, crispy pepperoni, and tangy pizza sauce wrapped in golden tortillas, they’re ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, kids’ lunches, or whenever you’re craving comfort food fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 20–25 pepperoni slices (about 2 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Extra pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the pepperoni: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add pepperoni slices and cook for 1-2 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare tortillas: Brush one side of each tortilla with softened butter. On the non-buttered side of two tortillas, spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce evenly.
- Layer fillings: On sauce-covered tortillas, sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Add crisped pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Top with another 1/4 cup cheese.
- Assemble: Place remaining tortillas on top, buttered side facing up. Press gently to seal edges.
- Cook quesadillas: Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadilla 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let rest 1 minute, cut into quarters, and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Pre-cooking pepperoni prevents soggy quesadillas and adds extra flavor
- Use medium heat to ensure tortillas don’t burn before cheese melts
- Layer cheese on both top and bottom for best melting
- Cut pepperoni in half to prevent hot cheese burns when eating
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for best crispiness.
Variations: Try turkey pepperoni for lower fat, add mushrooms or bell peppers, or use whole wheat tortillas for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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