Description
A quick and easy quesadilla that combines the delicious flavors of pizza in a handheld form, perfect for weeknight dinners or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 slices pepperoni
- Optional toppings: thinly sliced bell pepper, red onion rings, sliced olives, dried oregano/Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over one half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce and arrange the pepperoni on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press the seam to seal.
- Place the folded tortilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes without moving it.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Transfer to a board, let rest for 30 seconds, then slice into wedges.
Notes
Best served hot with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, pizza, easy recipe, quick meal, snack