Name: Pizza Quesadilla Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 8 Flour Tortillas; 1 jar (about 12 oz) Pizza Sauce; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 6 ounces Sliced Pepperoni; 8 ounces Italian Sausage, cooked and crumbled; Black Olives, sliced (to taste); Green Peppers, diced (to taste); Mushrooms, thinly sliced (to taste)

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Introduction

Pizza quesadillas offer a fun and easy twist on two favorite foods—pizza and quesadillas. With gooey cheese, savory toppings, and crispy tortillas, this dish is perfect for a quick meal or party snack.

The image shows three triangular slices of quesadilla stacked slightly on a white plate with a smooth white marbled background. Each quesadilla slice has a golden-brown crispy outer tortilla layer, with visible melted white and orange cheese layers inside, mixed with brown cooked meat and thin reddish slices of pepperoni. A small white bowl with red sauce sits nearby on the plate. Part of a woman’s hand holding a quesadilla slice is visible in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 flour tortillas
1 jar pizza sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 ounces sliced pepperoni
8 ounces Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled

Black olives, sliced
Green peppers, diced
Mushrooms, thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Lay out 4 tortillas and spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on each.
Step 2: Sprinkle approximately 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each tortilla.
Step 3: Add your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, olives, green peppers, and mushrooms evenly over the cheese. Then sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of cheese on top and cover with the remaining 4 tortillas.

Step 4: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Drizzle a little vegetable oil into the pan and place one quesadilla on top, moving it around to coat the bottom tortilla evenly with oil. Brush a bit of oil on the top tortilla as well.
Step 5: Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom tortilla is crispy and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes until crispy and fully melted inside.
Step 6: Remove the quesadilla from the pan and slice into wedges. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar for extra flavor and gooeyness.
Try adding fresh basil or oregano for a burst of herby freshness.
Swap Italian sausage for cooked chicken or leave out meat for a vegetarian option.

Press down gently with a spatula while cooking to help everything melt and stick together.

Storage

Store leftover pizza quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to keep the tortillas crispy, or microwave briefly if short on time. Avoid storing with sauce on the side to prevent sogginess.

How to Serve

The image shows four triangular slices of quesadilla stacked on a white marbled surface, placed on a wooden tray. Each slice has two toasted pale golden layers of tortilla with a melted cheese layer in the middle that is creamy white and slightly stringy. The cheese is mixed with an orange-colored filling that looks like seasoned meat and small bits of vegetables. On the left side of the tray, there is a white bowl with large colorful dots, filled with thick red salsa. A silver fork is partially visible behind the bowl on the tray. The overall look is warm and inviting with the quesadilla slices slightly overlapping each other. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make pizza quesadillas ahead of time?

You can assemble quesadillas ahead and refrigerate them for a few hours before cooking. For best texture, cook just before serving.

What can I use instead of flour tortillas?

While flour tortillas work best for pliability and crispiness, you can try whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas as alternatives. Corn tortillas may be too brittle for this recipe.