Description
Satisfy your pizza cravings in just five minutes with this 5-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla! This quick and easy recipe features golden, crispy tortillas filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pepperoni, and savory pizza sauce. Perfect for late-night snacks or speedy weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup thick-cut pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one tortilla flat, spread pizza sauce over half, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, add pepperoni slices, and top with more cheese.
- Fold and Brush: Fold the tortilla in half and lightly brush the outer side with olive oil.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Slice and Serve: Let it rest for a minute before cutting into wedges; serve hot with extra pizza sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like oregano or crushed red pepper. Substitute pepperoni with your favorite toppings such as vegetables or different meats. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet until crispy.