Pizza Quesadillas with Pepperoni
Crispy quesadillas with mozzarella, pepperoni, and tangy sauce make a crowd-pleasing, quick lunch or dinner.
Preparation Time 15 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Overall Time 25 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Party & Snacks
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: American
Output: 4 Serves
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
- 01 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- 02 ¼ cup diced onions
- 03 ¼-½ cup diced bell peppers
- 04 ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 05 ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 06 Salt and pepper to taste
- 07 8 8-inch tortillas
- 08 ½-1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 09 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 10 4-6 oz pepperoni
Steps
Step 01
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are soft. Remove and set aside.
Step 02
Spread marinara or pizza sauce over each tortilla. Divide cooked vegetables, pepperoni, and grated mozzarella cheese evenly among the tortillas. Top each filled tortilla with another to form a quesadilla.
Step 03
Using the same skillet, cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat until golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Required Tools
- Cast Iron Skillet
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