Description
These Pizza Quesadillas combine crispy, buttery tortillas with melty mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, spicy pepperoni, and fresh basil for an easy, satisfying snack or meal. Ready in under 10 minutes, they are perfect for pizza lovers craving a quick and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Quesadilla
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 6 slices pepperoni, sliced in half
- 2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the quesadilla.
- Butter the tortillas: Lightly butter one side of each tortilla with about ½ teaspoon of butter each.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one tortilla, butter side down, in the hot skillet. Top it evenly with ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, basil leaves if using, and the remaining cheese. Cover with the second tortilla, butter side up.
- Cook the quesadilla: Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla begins to brown lightly.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the quesadilla over using a spatula and continue cooking until the cheese is fully melted and the second side is crisp and golden.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Cut into wedges while still hot and serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispy texture, ensure the skillet is well-heated before placing the tortilla in it.
- Fresh basil is optional but adds a nice aromatic touch.
- Customize with additional toppings like sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers if desired.
- Use low-fat cheese to reduce fat content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (entire recipe)
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1274 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
