If you’re craving pizza but want something more portable, quicker, or just easier to make, Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are your answer. Combining the flavors of classic pizza—mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce—with the convenience of a quesadilla, this recipe delivers bite-sized comfort food that’s perfect for snacks, lunches, or casual dinners. In less than 20 minutes and with only a handful of ingredients, you can enjoy a cheesy, crispy treat that appeals to both kids and adults.
This guide will walk you through every step: from the full ingredient list and precise instructions to tips, modifications, nutrition info, storage, and leftovers. Whether you’re cooking for one, a family, or a crowd, these quesadillas are bound to be a hit.
Quick Overview
What it is: A crispy flour tortilla filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and lightly seasoned—then toasted to perfection.
Servings: Makes 4 quesadillas (16 wedges).
Time: ~10 minutes prep, ~10 minutes cook — about 20 minutes total.
Calories: ~568 kcal per full quesadilla (4 wedges).
Ingredients (US Measurements)
For 4 quesadillas, you’ll need:
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (~2 oz or ¼ cup per quesadilla)
1 cup pizza sauce (¼ cup per quesadilla)
6 oz sliced pepperoni (~24 slices total, about 6 per quesadilla)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (⅛ tsp per quesadilla)
1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil (optional, for crisping)
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