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Tortillas filled with pizza sauce and pepperoni and a dish of pizza sauce on the side.

Easy Pizza Quesadillas

Course: Appetizers, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 638kcal
Author: Deanna
These easy pizza quesadillas are perfect for a quick meal or snack. Ready in just 15 minutes and made with simple ingredients they are a fun alternative to traditional pizza.
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Ingredients

  • 2 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • butter or cooking oil spray

Instructions

  • Heat a 10 or 12-inch skillet to medium heat.
  • Spread a thin layer of butter, or spray with a small amount of cooking oil, on one side of the tortilla.
  • Flip the tortilla over, spread sauce over the whole tortilla, then sprinkle one half with cheese, followed by the toppings, and then a second layer of cheese.
  • Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled half.
  • Place the folded quesadilla into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the skillet, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1325mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 632mg | Iron: 2mg