Pizza Quesadillas
This past weekend it was my birthday. My husband and I took a little getaway to Newport Beach for some fun and relaxation. My friend Heather from Made Famous By was a fabulous host. The weekend was a whirlwind of biking, kayaking, a Segway tour and a whole lot of eating. We hit some great restaurants like The Cannery sandwiched in between In-n-Out Burger runs and lots of Sprinkles and non-Sprinkles cupcakes.
I made these Pizza Quesadillas for my kids and I don’t think we’ll ever do regular quesadillas again. They’re so simple but so good. I still can’t believe that I didn’t ever think of this combination. Most of my favorite dishes are a cross between Mexican and Italian food like this Taco Pasta and these Mexican Stuffed Shells. Warm cheese and pepperonis sandwiched in between buttery tortillas and dipped in pizza sauce is really a hands down hit any way you fix it.
Here’s a slice of our weekend. And yes, I tasted all of the cupcakes.
Pizza Quesadillas
Pizza and quesadillas are both fun kid foods, but combining them makes for a fun dinner on the go.
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 16-ounce jar of pizza sauce
- butter for pan
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp. Transfer onto a paper towel to drain.
- Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce. You want the layer so thin that if you turned it over, none would drip.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce on the bottom tortilla. Top with pepperoni and other toppings, if desired. Sprinkle with another layer of cheese and place the other tortilla on top (sauce side in).
- Preheat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a little butter if desired and melt.
- Gently place quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.
- Slice into quarters and serve with a little bowl of warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Recipe Notes
Source: Snixy Kitchen
This looks so good that even the fussiest of eaters can’t say no to pizza! And it is easy!
I’m a huge fan of Italian dishes and this recipe is a must-try!
What a great and easy idea. For those counting calories, you could just add a side salad.
We’ve made these for a quite a while now. They’re a no brainer, huh?! We call them PIZZADILLAS!
That look so yummy…I love pizza and I love them more when they were made of many ingredients!
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another yummy one!! pinned it and plan on making, thanks!
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I’ve been making these for years!! People always thought I was crazy but they are amazing although I do not use any sauce.
Awww, super cute pics!
@Anonymous,
Sure. It was called Newport Fun Tours and we just drove along the bay and then along the boardwalk and beach. Loved it!
Would you mind sharing the name of the company you used for your Segway tour? What area/areas did you tour?
Can’t wait to try this tomorrow. I needed something quick and easy to make for lunch that wouldn’t cost much (broke college student). This is going to be awesome.
I just made these for my grandkids – 13, 11, and 9 – and they loved them! Even Papaw loved them. 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Such a great, fun idea! My kids would love this too. Looks like you had a fantastic time at Newport Beach.
We love your meals thank you for all of your fun stories and awesome recipes!