Description
A delicious Pizza Quesadilla recipe that combines the flavors of pizza with the crispy, cheesy delight of a quesadilla. This easy stovetop dish is packed with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and your favorite pizza toppings, all sandwiched between flour tortillas and cooked to a perfect golden crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 Flour Tortillas
- 1 jar Pizza Sauce (approximately 12 ounces)
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Toppings
- 6 ounces Sliced Pepperoni
- 8 ounces Italian Sausage, cooked and crumbled
- Black Olives, sliced (about 1/4 cup)
- Green Peppers, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- Mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay out 4 tortillas and spread approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each. This serves as the flavorful base layer for your quesadilla.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each tortilla to ensure a melty, cheesy texture in every bite.
- Layer Toppings: Evenly distribute your preferred toppings — pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, sliced black olives, diced green peppers, and sliced mushrooms — over the cheese layer. Then sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on top of the toppings, and cover each with the remaining 4 tortillas to form quesadillas.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of vegetable oil in the pan and place a quesadilla inside, moving it slightly to coat the bottom tortilla evenly with oil. Brush the top tortilla with a bit of oil as well to promote crispiness.
- Cook First Side: Cook the quesadilla for 3-5 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy, and the cheese inside begins to melt. Keep an eye to avoid burning.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Carefully flip the quesadilla over and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the other side is also crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the pan and slice into wedges. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor experience.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your taste, adding or omitting vegetables or meats.
- Using a non-stick skillet reduces the amount of oil needed and helps prevent sticking.
- If you prefer a stronger flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the sauce before spreading.
- Ensure the Italian sausage is fully cooked before adding to the quesadilla.
- For a crispier quesadilla, press gently with a spatula while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Keywords: pizza quesadilla, easy pizza recipe, cheesy quesadilla, stovetop quesadilla, pizza lunch, quick dinner
