Get ready to revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine with the most mouthwatering, ridiculously easy recipe that combines the best of two worlds: crispy quesadillas and classic pepperoni pizza! In just 15 minutes, you'll create a crowd-pleasing dish that's guaranteed to have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you're a busy parent, a college student, or just someone who loves delicious food without spending hours in the kitchen, these Super Easy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are about to become your new favorite go-to meal.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature. Prepare a large skillet or griddle and set it over medium heat.
- Lightly brush one side of each flour tortilla with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Place one tortilla oil-side down in the heated skillet. Spread approximately 1/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce, covering the surface evenly.
- Distribute about 1/2 cup of pepperoni slices across the cheese, ensuring they are spread out for consistent flavor.
- Carefully place a second tortilla on top, oil-side up, and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove from heat, let cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice into wedges using a sharp pizza cutter or knife.
- Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and ingredients to make the second quesadilla.
- Serve immediately with optional side of extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for even melting and better flavor distribution.
- Don't skip brushing tortillas with olive oil - it's the secret to achieving that perfect golden, crispy exterior.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning while ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Press gently with a spatula while cooking to help the quesadilla hold together and melt the cheese evenly.
- Let the quesadilla rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking to make cutting easier and prevent burning your mouth.
- For extra flavor, try adding dried oregano or red pepper flakes to the cheese layer.
- Use a pizza cutter for clean, precise cuts that make serving a breeze.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 520kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 65mg
