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Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are a quick and delicious fusion snack combining the gooey, cheesy goodness of pizza with the crispy, handheld convenience of quesadillas. Perfect for a speedy lunch or casual dinner, these quesadillas feature a flavorful blend of mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and classic pizza seasonings inside a toasted flour tortilla, served with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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Quesadilla Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare tortillas with sauce: Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on one half of each flour tortilla to create a flavorful base.
  2. Add cheese layer: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauced half of each tortilla to ensure even melting.
  3. Top with pepperoni and season: Distribute sliced pepperoni over the cheese and sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder on top to enhance the pizza flavor profile.
  4. Fold tortillas: Carefully fold each tortilla in half to enclose the fillings, creating a half-moon shape ready for cooking.
  5. Heat the skillet: Warm the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the quesadillas.
  6. Cook quesadillas: Place each folded tortilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside has melted thoroughly.
  7. Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the pan, slice them into wedges, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a non-stick skillet for best results and easier flipping.
  • If you prefer a crispier quesadilla, press it down slightly with a spatula while cooking.
  • Feel free to substitute pepperoni with other pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
  • To keep quesadillas warm before serving, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven (about 200°F) wrapped loosely with foil.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes inside before folding.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

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