Description
Crispy pizza quesadillas merge Italian and Mexican cuisines into one delightful dish. Cheese, pepperoni, and marinara sauce create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 flour tortillas (fajita size)
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pepperoni slices
Sauce:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) pizza sauce
Garnish:
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle to medium-high temperature (around 375°F) to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Apply a light coating of cooking spray on the surface to prevent sticking and enhance golden browning.
- Place one tortilla flat on the heated surface, creating a smooth base for the quesadilla.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly across the tortilla, allowing it to melt and create a creamy foundation.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically over the melted cheese, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Drizzle pizza sauce across the pepperoni, spreading it gently to distribute flavor evenly.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of mozzarella cheese to create a sealed, gooey interior.
- Carefully position the second tortilla on top, pressing gently to compress the layers.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns crisp and develops a golden-brown color.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula, maintaining its structural integrity.
- Cook the opposite side for another 2-3 minutes until achieving a uniform golden-brown appearance.
- Transfer to a cutting board and slice into wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Serve immediately with remaining pizza sauce for dipping and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap tortillas with gluten-free options for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious fusion dish.
- Choose low-fat cheese and turkey pepperoni to create a lighter version without compromising on flavor and texture.
- Allow cheese to melt completely before adding toppings to guarantee a smooth, gooey consistency that binds ingredients perfectly.
- Experiment with alternative pizza toppings like sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or cooked sausage to customize and elevate the quesadilla experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg