🌮 Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Say hello to your new favorite snack: Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas!
Golden, crispy tortillas filled with melty mozzarella, zesty marinara, and spicy pepperoni. It’s pizza. It’s a quesadilla. It’s perfection.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 4 Quesadillas)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24–30 slices pepperoni (regular or turkey)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Olive oil or butter, for cooking
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Skillet
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a touch of olive oil or butter. - Assemble the Quesadilla
Place one tortilla flat in the skillet. Spread ~2 tablespoons of marinara over one half. Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella evenly, layer with 6–8 slices of pepperoni, and season with oregano and garlic powder. - Cook to Perfection
Fold the tortilla in half over the filling. Cook 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted. - Repeat
Repeat with remaining ingredients. Add more oil or butter as needed between batches. - Slice & Serve
Let rest for 1–2 minutes, then slice into wedges. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with extra warm marinara for dipping.
📌 Notes & Tips
- Cheese Tips: Mozzarella melts beautifully, but you can mix in provolone, cheddar, or parmesan for extra flavor.
- Crispier Tortillas: Use less sauce inside and cook in a dry pan with a light brush of oil.
- Kid-Friendly Swap: Use turkey pepperoni or even just cheese for picky eaters.
- Dipping Sauce Upgrade: Warm your marinara with a pinch of Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper for more depth.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 4 quesadillas
- Each quesadilla yields 2–3 wedges
- Perfect as a snack, lunch, or casual dinner
🧠 Nutritional Info (Per Quesadilla – Approx.)
- Calories: ~400–450
- Protein: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: ~850mg
Note: Varies by tortilla size, cheese brand, and pepperoni used.
✅ Benefits
- Quick & Easy: Done in under 20 minutes!
- Kid-Approved: Familiar flavors in a fun format
- Customizable: Add mushrooms, olives, jalapeños, or bell peppers for variety
- Portable: Great for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge. Reheat on a skillet or air fryer for best results.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Absolutely. Cooked quesadillas freeze well. Let cool, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a skillet or toaster oven.
Q: What’s the best way to reheat without getting soggy?
A: Use a skillet or air fryer—avoid the microwave unless you want a softer texture.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Yes! Skip the pepperoni and add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.