Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas Recipe
Quick Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas Recipe loaded with mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and garlic seasoning. Crispy, cheesy, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional
Optional toppings:
- sliced olives
- chopped bell peppers
- mushrooms
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Shred the mozzarella cheese if it is not already shredded, and slice any optional toppings you plan to add.
- Having everything ready before cooking makes the process smooth and quick.
Step 2: Heat the Skillet
- Place a large skillet on medium heat. Add about half a tablespoon of butter or olive oil and allow it to melt.
- This step helps create that beautiful golden crispy tortilla.
Step 3: Assemble the Quesadilla
- Lay one tortilla flat on the skillet. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, then place several slices of pepperoni on top. Add a light sprinkle of garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- If you love extra cheese like I do, feel free to add a little more.
Step 4: Fold and Cook
- Fold the tortilla in half to close the quesadilla. Cook for about 2–3 minutes until the bottom becomes golden and crisp.
- Carefully flip it using a spatula and cook the other side until the cheese melts completely.
Step 5: Slice and Serve
- Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and allow it to cool for one minute. Slice into triangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.