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Pizza Quesadilla

Mouthwatering Pizza Quesadilla for Quick Family Dinners

This easy pizza quesadilla recipe combines classic pizza flavors with the crunch of tortillas, perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortilla
  • 2 large Flour Tortillas 10-inch
For the Filling
  • 4 tablespoons Pizza Sauce or marinara
  • 1 cup Shredded Low-Moisture Mozzarella essential for texture
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Provolone optional
  • 12 slices Pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
For Cooking
  • 0.5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil for frying
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs like basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional for kick
For Garnishing
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley or Dried Oregano for garnish

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pizza Quesadilla
  1. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes and add ½ tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
  2. Lay a 10-inch flour tortilla flat and spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over one half.
  3. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded mozzarella and optional provolone on the sauce, then add 6 slices of pepperoni.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing down gently to secure the filling.
  5. Cook the folded quesadilla for approximately 2–3 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully.
  6. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted, then let it rest.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and parsley or oregano on top, slice into wedges, and serve with pizza sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Enjoy the perfect combination of pizza and quesadilla in every bite! Feel free to customize with other fillings as desired.

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