These quick and irresistible Pizza Quesadillas combine two beloved comfort foods into one mouthwatering 10-minute meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this fusion recipe delivers all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a crispy tortilla blanket.
With 23g of protein and ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a family-friendly dinner solution that’ll have everyone racing to the table. The melty cheese, savory toppings, and golden-brown exterior create the perfect handheld meal that’s both fun and satisfying.
Ingredients for Pizza Quesadillas
- Flour Tortillas: 4 large ones, choose fresh and pliable for best results
- Pizza Sauce: 1 cup, plus extra for dipping
- Cheese: 3 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian blend, freshly grated works best
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon to enhance flavor
- Optional Toppings: Pepperoni, olives, sausage, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, spinach, mushrooms
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sauce Layer: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce on each tortilla
- Add Toppings: On one half, sprinkle Italian seasoning, cheese, and your favorite toppings
- Fold: Carefully fold the empty half over the topped half to create a half-moon shape
- Prepare Pan: Lightly grease your skillet with butter or cooking spray
- Cook: Heat each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cheese melts
- Serve: Cut into wedges and serve with extra pizza sauce or ranch for dipping
Cooking Tips
Keep your skillet at medium heat to get that perfect golden-brown crunch without burning the tortilla. A cast-iron skillet works great, but any non-stick pan will do! Watch for the cheese to start melting – that’s your signal that it’s time to flip. If you’re adding lots of toppings, press down gently with your spatula to help seal everything together.
Make It Your Own
Love your pizza extra cheesy? Mix different types like mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone. Want a veggie version? Load up with mushrooms, peppers, and spinach – just make sure to chop them small so your quesadilla stays flat.
For meat lovers, try mixing pepperoni with cooked Italian sausage. You can even use whole wheat tortillas for extra fiber!
Serving Ideas
Cut these crispy treats into triangles and serve them while they’re hot! Set up a dipping station with warm marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic butter. They’re perfect for movie night, after-school snacks, or casual get-togethers.
Add a simple side salad to make it a meal, or arrange them on a platter with some fresh basil leaves for a fun party appetizer.
Storage Guide
These pizza quesadillas taste best fresh off the skillet. If you have leftovers, let them cool completely, then wrap in foil and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side – this brings back their crispy texture better than using the microwave!
Pizza Quesadillas
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup pizza sauce plus more for dipping, if desired
- 3 cups shredded cheese mozzarella or Italian blend
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional Toppings
- pepperoni
- sliced olives
- ground sausage
- onion
- bell pepper
- jalapeño or yellow peppers or sweet pepper rings
- baby spinach leaves
- fresh mushrooms sliced
Instructions
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each tortilla.
- On one half of a tortilla, sprinkle a little bit of Italian seasoning, cheese, and other desired toppings. Fold the tortilla in half, bringing the half without toppings up and folding it over the top.
- Grease a skillet with a little bit of butter or non-stick cooking spray. Cook filled tortilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping once, until toasted on the outside and cheese is melted in the center.
- Remove from heat, cut into wedges and serve. Dip in extra marinara sauce or ranch, if desired.
