Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas combine the crispy exterior of a quesadilla with classic pizza flavors inside—perfect for quick dinners, picky eaters, and budget-friendly meals.
Ingredients
For the Sautéed Vegetables:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ¼ to ½ cup bell peppers diced (any color)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Quesadilla Assembly:
- 8 medium flour tortillas 8-inch
- ½ to 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 4 to 6 oz sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add diced onions, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant. Set aside.
- Spread 2–3 tablespoons of marinara on 4 tortillas, leaving a ½-inch border. Layer with sautéed veggies, pepperoni, and mozzarella.
- Top each with another tortilla. Press down gently to help seal.
- Heat the skillet over medium. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Cool for 1 minute. Slice into wedges and serve hot.