Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla Recipe
This Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla Recipe combines two beloved comfort foods into one amazing dish. Crispy tortillas hold melted cheese and savory pepperoni perfectly.
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet or griddle
- Spatula for flipping quesadillas
- Sharp knife for cutting
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: bell peppers onions
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat carefully.
- Spread pizza sauce on two tortillas evenly.
- Add mozzarella cheese over sauce layer generously.
- Place pepperoni slices on top of cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over pepperoni pieces lightly.
- Cover with remaining tortillas and press gently.
- Add butter to heated skillet and melt.
- Place quesadilla in skillet and cook patiently.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip carefully using spatula and cook again.
- Cook second side for 2-3 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Cut into triangular wedges using sharp knife.
Notes
- Use low-sodium pepperoni to control salt levels
- Pre-shred cheese for even melting throughout quesadilla
- Don't overfill tortillas to prevent messy spillage
- Keep heat at medium to avoid burning
- Let quesadilla rest before cutting for cleaner slices