Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Quesadillas: A Delicious Twist!
A delicious twist on traditional pizza, these Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Quesadillas combine the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup diced onions
- ¼–½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 8-inch tortillas
- ½–1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 4–6 oz pepperoni
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, place one tortilla and spread a layer of marinara or pizza sauce on top.
- Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the sautéed vegetable mixture and pepperoni.
- Top with another tortilla and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- These quesadillas can be made in advance and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg