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Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas

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Craving pizza but short on time? These Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas bring all the cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-packed flavor of classic pizza into a quick, portable, 20-minute meal. Perfect for lunch, snacks, or game day eats, this crowd-pleasing recipe is kid-friendly, customizable, and made with just a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (¼ cup per quesadilla)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (~2 oz total)
  • 6 oz sliced pepperoni (~24 slices, 6 per quesadilla)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (⅛ tsp per quesadilla)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (optional, for crisping)
  • Optional: ½ cup sautéed onions
  • Optional: ½ cup bell peppers or mushrooms
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped olives
  • Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (for adventurous flavor fusion)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add pepperoni slices in a single layer (no oil). Cook 1–2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Spread butter or olive oil on one side of each tortilla (optional).
  3. On the unbuttered side, spread ¼ cup pizza sauce. Top with ¼ cup cheese, 6 slices of crispy pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Top with another tortilla, buttered side facing out. Repeat for all four.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
  5. Let rest 1 minute, then slice each into 4 wedges. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce or ranch.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill — ~¼ cup sauce and cheese per quesadilla keeps them from becoming soggy.
  • To make crispy without butter, cook on dry nonstick skillet or use an air fryer.
  • Flatten gently before toasting for even cooking.
  • Try rack-baking in oven at 375°F for an easy batch option.
  • Add jalapeños, olives, or chopped basil for variation.

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