Pizza quesadillas are a kid-friendly dish that requires just 4 ingredients and take 5 minutes to make. Warm melted cheese and pepperoni slices are enveloped inside a tortilla that’s grilled to crispy perfection.
Easy Pizza Quesadillas
Can’t decide between Mexican and Italian? No worries. This recipe covers both in one delicious and easy-to-make dish. Pizza quesadillas are made just like a classic quesadilla with a crispy tortilla shell only they are stuffed with pizza sauce, pepperonis, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Get ready to see your kids light up. After I made these for the first time, my kids were grinning ear to ear. They loved them so much, I’m not sure they’ll let me make a regular quesadilla ever again.
Why We Love Pepperonie Pizza Quesadillas
- The perfect combination of Italian and Mexican cuisine!
- Quick and easy to make – ready in just 15 minutes.
- Only 4 ingredients are needed.
- Kid-friendly and approved -my kiddos go crazy for these!
- Perfect for a quick lunch or after-school snack.
- It’s fun to make these in a variety of ways by adding your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients / Shopping List
- Flour tortillas
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Pizza sauce
- Parsley -optional for serving
Substitutions and Additions
- PIZZA TOPPINGS: You can add all of your favorite pizza toppings such as sausage, peppers, olives, onions, or bacon. Get creative!
- TORTILLAS: If you want a sneaky way to make these quesadillas a bit healthier, you can swap out the flour tortillas for whole wheat. The kids will never know the difference!
- DIPPING SAUCE: You can use any extra pizza sauce to dip the quesadillas in. We also love to dip our pizza quesadillas in ranch, just like we do with our normal pizza.
Recommended Tools
- Electric griddle or skillet
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How to Make Pizza Quesadillas
Pizza Quesadillas will come together super quickly and easily in just 15 minutes. You can use an electric griddle or a skillet on the stovetop to make your perfectly crisp tortillas!
- Place one tortilla on a heated griddle or skillet. Top with shredded cheese.
- Once melted, top with pepperonis.
- Top with sauce.
- Sprinkle another layer of cheese.
Pro-Tip: It might seem like you’re adding too much cheese, but the second layer is necessary for keeping the quesadilla together when flipping and slicing. - Add a second tortilla.
- Flip when the bottom is golden and cook the opposite side.
- Use a pizza slicer to cut and serve.
Storage Tips
- To Store: Wrap any leftover pizza quesadillas tightly in plastic and place in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze your quesadillas for a quick and easy snack or lunch. Wrap tightly in plastic, then foil. Place in a freezer Ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Let thaw before reheating.
- To Reheat: For a crispier quesadilla, I recommend reheating on your griddle or skillet. However, if you’re in a hurry you can pop it in the microwave to reheat as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
The better quality the cheese you use, the better tasting your quesadilla will be! In this recipe, using mozzarella is best, because it gives the pizza flavor. However, any cheese that melts well would work for making a homemade quesadilla.
I have found that the trick to making your quesadilla stick together is to have a layer of cheese on each side of the tortillas. This helps it stay nice and sturdy when flipping or cutting.
The best trick for making a crispy quesadilla is to use a little bit of butter or oil in the pan when cooking. Don’t overdo it! Too much will make the tortilla greasy and a bit soggy.
Other Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes
- Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme
- Taco Spaghetti (A Delicious Mexican Spaghetti Recipe)
- Walking Taco Bar – Great for a crowd & no cleanup
- Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket
- Sheet Pan Quesadillas
- Everything Bagel Pasta
- Kool Aid Pickles
- Big Mac Pizza
Pizza Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 12 flour tortillas fajita size
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 3 cups pizza sauce divided
- Optional parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium high heat.
- Spray the surface with cooking spray and place one tortilla on the heated surface.
- Top the tortilla with ¼ cup of the shredded cheese and allow to melt.
- Once the cheese is melted, top with sliced pepperoni and ¼ cup of sauce.
- Sprinkle another layer of cheese, top with a second tortilla and flip once the bottom layer is crispy and golden.
- Cook the opposite side until golden brown.
- Use a pizza slicer or knife to slice and serve. Serve with remaining marinara for dipping.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Wrap any leftover quesadillas tightly in plastic and place in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze your quesadillas for a quick and easy snack or lunch. Wrap tightly in plastic, then foil. Place in a freezer Ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Let thaw before reheating.
- To Reheat: For a crispier quesadilla, I recommend reheating on your griddle or skillet. However, if you’re in a hurry you can pop it in the microwave to reheat as well.
i want to try the pizza quesadilla
I’m a recipe junkie I collect all kinds.
“It might seem like you’re adding too much cheese”
Yeah, no. There is no such thing as too much cheese. LOL
Can toppings be added
Yes and encouraged!