Easy Pizza Quesadillas (Print version)
Crispy skillet quesadillas filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning, ready in about 15 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the quesadillas
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4 medium flour tortillas, 8-inch (20 cm)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, or olive oil
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1/4 cup (60 ml) pizza sauce, plus more warmed for dipping
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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32 pepperoni slices, about 3 oz (85 g)
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Pinch of black pepper
Optional add-ins
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1/4 cup (35 g) finely diced bell pepper, patted dry
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2 tablespoons sliced black olives, patted dry
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat for 1 minute so the tortilla browns evenly.
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Brush one side of each tortilla lightly with melted butter or olive oil. Place one tortilla greased side down on a work surface.
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Spread about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over half of the tortilla. Add mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and any dry add-ins, keeping a small border around the edge.
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Fold the plain half over the filling. Cook in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.
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Move the quesadilla to a board and let it rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
# Good to know:
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Use a thin layer of sauce inside to prevent soggy quesadillas.
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Best served hot, right after cooking.
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Makes 4 quesadillas or about 12-16 wedges.