Crispy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are a quick skillet meal that blends crispy tortillas, melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and classic pizza sauce into a fast, family friendly dinner or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas 8 inch
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 6 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil optional
Optional Add Ins
- ½ cup sautéed onions
- ½ cup bell peppers or mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped olives
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Arrange the pepperoni in a single layer with no oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the edges curl and turn crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and wipe excess grease from the pan if needed.
- Spread a thin layer of butter or olive oil on one side of each tortilla if using. Leave the other side dry for the filling.
- Place one tortilla oil side down. Spread ¼ cup pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella over the sauce, add 6 crispy pepperoni slices, and lightly dust with ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Top with a second tortilla, oil side facing out. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Preheat the skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp, with the cheese fully melted. Lower the heat if the tortilla browns too quickly.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into 4 wedges and serve warm with extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing.