Description
This pepperoni quesadilla is a quick, cheesy pizza-inspired snack made in a skillet with melty mozzarella, crispy tortillas, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar or provolone (optional)
12–16 slices pepperoni
½ cup pizza sauce or marinara (plus extra for dipping)
1 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for cooking)
Optional add-ins: sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, fresh basil, red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brush one side of a tortilla with oil or butter.
Place tortilla oil-side down in the skillet. Spread ~2 Tbsp pizza sauce on top.
Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar (if using) over the sauce. Add pepperoni and optional toppings.
Top with another tortilla, brush with oil or butter.
Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese is melted.
Let rest for 1 minute, slice into wedges, and serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Swap pepperoni with sausage, ham, or chicken for variety.
Add veggies or spread pesto for extra flavor.
Cook fresh for best texture; reheat leftovers in a skillet.
Bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes if preferred over pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 minutes per quesadilla
- Category: Snack, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Snack, Lunch, Dinner
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
