Description
Busy weeknights are a reality, and that's precisely why Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas have become an absolute lifesaver. These aren't just any quesadillas; they are the ultimate Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas, merging two family favorites into one unbelievably easy dish, perfect for quick, comforting, and smile-inducing meals.
Ingredients
4–6 large Flour Tortillas
0.5 cup Pizza Sauce
1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
0.5 cup Pepperoni Slices
1 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
0.5 tsp Dried Oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat
- Brush one side of a tortilla with a little olive oil or butter. Place it oil-side down in the hot skillet
- Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over half of the tortilla
- Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the sauce
- Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the fillings
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure good contact
- Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients
Notes
Do not overfill your quesadillas to ensure even cooking and easier folding.
Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning the tortilla before the cheese melts.
Gently pressing with a spatula helps compact ingredients and ensures even browning and crispness.
Use good quality large flour tortillas (or whole wheat) for the best texture.
Leftovers can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
To reheat, place in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for a few minutes per side, or use an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Serve with a fresh green salad, warm marinara sauce for dipping, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or apple slices.
While ingredients can be prepped, cook quesadillas just before serving for optimal crispiness.
Customization is easy: swap mozzarella for Colby Jack or cheddar, add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms, use turkey pepperoni, or omit pepperoni for a meatless option.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22.5g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 27.5g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 17.5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pepperoni, Pizza, Quesadillas, Weeknight, Quick, Kid-Friendly, Easy