Description
These Pizza Quesadillas combine the best of two favorites: crispy flour tortillas filled with melted mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni slices. Quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying snack or light meal, they offer a crunchy, cheesy, and flavorful bite every time.
Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 6 slices pepperoni (sliced in half)
- 2 fresh basil leaves (sliced thin, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the quesadilla.
- Butter the tortillas: Lightly butter one side of each tortilla using about ½ teaspoon of butter per tortilla. This helps achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one tortilla, butter side down, in the hot skillet. Evenly sprinkle ⅓ cup of mozzarella cheese on top, followed by 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, the halved pepperoni slices, and the thinly sliced basil leaves if using. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese on top, then cover everything with the second tortilla, butter side up.
- Cook the first side: Let the quesadilla cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla becomes lightly browned and crisp.
- Flip and cook the other side: Carefully flip the quesadilla to cook the other side. Continue cooking until the cheese is fully melted and the second tortilla is also crisp around the edges.
- Serve: Use a spatula to transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board. While still hot, cut it into wedges and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Crisp warm tortillas filled with melting mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni are irresistible.
- For extra flavor, add thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure easy flipping.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1274 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
