Looking for a new twist on pizza? These Pizza Quesadillas are easy to make and fun for the family!
Back when Allison was really little and we were living on a tight budget, I was looking for new and delicious recipes that were still cheap and I came across an interesting concept called pizza quesadillas.
I'd only had regular quesadillas- Mexican inspired- so I decided to make them one night. Needless to say, we're hooked. And this simple recipe is so customizable; you can add any of your favorite pizza toppings and it'll turn out great.
Picky eaters only like cheese quesadillas? Easy to do. Want to add all your favorite toppings? Make them fit!
Scroll to the bottom of the post to get to the recipe card, or keep reading for extra tips and tricks!
Ingredients
Flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas- I've never used corn tortillas for this, but I'm not sure it would have the same texture.
Pepperoni slices (Either regular or turkey pepperoni)
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Other additions
Have other favorite toppings you like on a regular pizza? The ones below would be a great option!
Bell pepper
Black olives
Parmesan cheese
Mushrooms
Jalapenos
Banana peppers
Pizza sauce
Can I use two tortillas instead of one large?
Absolutely! This easy recipe is super customizable.
In fact, adding a second tortilla might be a great way to add more toppings because you don't have to worry much about overstuffing.
Just put all your favorite fixings on the bottom tortilla, then lay the top tortilla over that.
How to make
Lay the tortilla on a flat surface. Add a layer of cheese and pepperoni, and optional toppings, to one half of the tortilla.
Fold the tortilla in half and lay on a greased preheated large skillet, on medium heat. Cook 1-2 minutes until that side is golden brown, then flip and cook another couple of minutes.
Alternatively, you can use a George Foreman grill! I use this all the time to make quesadillas and paninis, and it's super quick and easy.
Remove from pan and onto a plate, and cut into 2-4 pieces with a knife or pizza cutter. Serve with pizza sauce and favorite side items.
I make my own pizza sauce now in the slow cooker. It makes a big batch, so I freeze it and use it for future homemade pizza!
How to store
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To reheat, I recommend using a toaster oven or reheating on the stovetop. Even though the microwave is an easy way to reheat, it just won't crisp it up to your liking!
What to serve with this
Typically, I heat up some frozen broccoli as an easy side. Alternatively, you could add a side salad or garlic bread!
This is such a fun recipe that you can get the kids involved in, too. Whether you need a quick lunch or an after school snack, this will do the trick! In just 10-15 minutes, you'll have an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!
What toppings would you add to a pizza quesadilla? Leave a comment and let me know!
Pizza Quesadillas
Looking for a new twist on pizza? These Pizza Quesadillas are easy to make and fun for the family!
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 15 slices of pepperoni
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- Other favorite pizza toppings, optional
Instructions
- Lay the tortilla on a flat surface. Add the cheese and pepperoni, and optional toppings, to one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half and lay on a greased preheated pan. Cook 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from pan and onto a plate, and cut into 2-4 pieces. Serve with pizza sauce and favorite side items.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 660Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1495mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 27g
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
Now that is such a cool concept and definitely delicious, I so want to try this out too.
Please do! I couldn't believe how easy it was to make.
Pinned!
Awesome, thank you!
We have a quesadilla maker that this would be perfect for I think! My girls love quesadillas for lunch time and I would've never thought to make it a pizza-dilla 😉
Pizza-dilla is the perfect name for it!
This is such a fun and easy dinner or lunch idea! It is making me hungry just looking at it!
Me too, and it's currently 5:00 a.m. as I'm typing this, haha.
Oh my..this looks so yummy and fab! I love pizza anything! I cant do gluten anymore, but this would be great with corn tortillas too..thanks for sharing....have a great day!
xoox
Val
Ooh yes, corn tortillas would be great too!
Looks so good!!! I wish I wasn't on a cleanse so I could eat this today!
Eek, sorry. =P Good luck!
I never thought to do this. I love quesadillas and pizza so what a perfect combination! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for reading! It's an interesting but delicious concept!
Why had I never thought of using the George Foreman Grill for that? Thanks for the tip! That's much faster than doing it in a frying pan.
I can't remember how we even thought of it. That's about the only thing we use our George Foreman for anymore, haha.
Ohh yum!! Such a great idea and my daughter would love getting to help!!
Yeah, it looks like an easy recipe for kids to help with!
Looks delicious! This is a fav around my house! Thank you for sharing! Please link up and share this with me at http://www.wrightsimply.com/2015/04/not-so-wordless-wednesday-linky-hows.html
live now! I know others will love it!
Have a great day! xx Ashleigh
Thank you! I went ahead and added my link. =)
What a great idea! My momma used to make pizza toast. lol
Pizza toast sounds awesome!
Love this idea, my foreman grill is gathering dust in a cabinet somewhere 🙂
So was mine for quite awhile, too. =P Now we get it out every couple weeks or so.
This looks amazing....I love any quesadilla and and could eat pizza everyday...perfect combination. We would love for you to share with us at Party in Your PJs, our weekly link party
Thank you! I'll go ahead and check it out now!
I love pizza and I love quesadillas. I never would have thought to make a pizza quesadilla though! Yummy!
My daughter is in love with these! She typically doesn't eat much, but she'll scarf down one of these.
These are such a great concept. Pizza and quesadillas - two classic, easy meals, both of which kids like. Just popped over from Create It Tuesday. Thanks for linking these. So much fun.
Thank you for stopping by! =)