Description
Spicy pepperoni pizza quesadillas merge Mexican and Italian flavors into one irresistible handheld meal. Crispy tortillas packed with melted cheese, zesty pepperoni, and classic pizza seasonings promise quick satisfaction for hungry diners craving something deliciously different.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 10 to 12 slices pepperoni
Cheeses:
- 6 to 8 tablespoons (85 to 113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Base and Wrap:
- 2 flour tortillas, taco size (8 inch/20.32 centimeters)
Sauces and Spreads:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) tomato sauce (spaghetti, pizza, pasta or marinara sauce)
- Additional tomato sauce for dipping (optional)
Fats:
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare pepperoni by laying slices on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Zap for 20-30 seconds to render excess fat, ensuring crispier quesadillas without greasiness.
- Spread a thin, even layer of tomato sauce across an entire tortilla, being careful not to oversaturate which could lead to sogginess.
- Arrange pepperoni slices on one half of the tortilla, creating a uniform coverage. Generously distribute mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape that encloses the fillings completely.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter. Gently place the folded quesadillas in the pan, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy. Lightly butter the exposed surface before flipping.
- Continue cooking the second side until it achieves a similar golden color and the cheese inside becomes fully melted and gooey.
- Remove from heat and allow quesadillas to rest for 2 minutes to help the cheese set and prevent burning.
- Slice each quesadilla into quarters or thirds using a sharp knife. Serve immediately with warm tomato sauce on the side for optional dipping.
Notes
- Prep pepperoni carefully to reduce excess grease by microwaving slices on a paper towel, which helps create a crispier, less oily quesadilla.
- Control sauce quantity to prevent soggy tortillas, spreading a thin layer ensures crisp edges and concentrated pizza flavor.
- Choose high-quality mozzarella for maximum melting and stretch, creating that classic pizza cheese pull experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg