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posted by Christy Denneyon Apr 3, 202148 comments »

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Pizza Quesadilla is a kid-friendly recipe so easy it only takes 5 minutes. All you need are tortillas, pepperoni, cheese, and pizza sauce.

PIZZA QUESADILLA

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. Such a simple combination but everyone loves them.

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.

All you have to do is spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the inside of the tortilla and layer mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.

Cook in a skillet with some butter until nice and crispy!

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA QUESADILLAS

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.

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Mini Chicken Chimichangas
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Pepperoni Pizza Twist

Pizza Quesadilla

4.58 from 7 votes

Pizza and quesadillas are both fun kid foods, but combining them makes for a fun dinner on the go.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

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.

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Author: Christy Denney

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48 comments on “Pizza Quesadilla”

Genny B — Thu, 25 May 2023 @ 23:26:33 EDT Reply
This is so simple and good. The crisping of the pepperoni is essential. Thank you for this easy family dinner. 🙂
- Christy Denney — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 @ 23:36:02 EDT Reply
  Thank you!
Carolyn — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 @ 03:29:02 EST Reply
This looks so good that even the fussiest of eaters can’t say no to pizza! And it is easy!
Ella Imison — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 @ 05:54:29 EST Reply
I’m a huge fan of Italian dishes and this recipe is a must-try!
- Gee — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 @ 18:39:34 EDT Reply
  That’s hilarious that you think this is Italian food
Culinary Favorites From A to Z — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 @ 10:25:50 EST Reply
What a great and easy idea. For those counting calories, you could just add a side salad.
Joie — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 @ 10:17:11 EDT Reply
We’ve made these for a quite a while now. They’re a no brainer, huh?! We call them PIZZADILLAS!
Chris V — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 @ 01:15:17 EST Reply
That look so yummy…I love pizza and I love them more when they were made of many ingredients!
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Hi, Im Kelly! — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 @ 17:33:50 EDT Reply
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CaressUH — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 @ 04:49:04 EDT Reply
I’ve been making these for years!! People always thought I was crazy but they are amazing although I do not use any sauce.
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Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 @ 17:30:24 EDT Reply
Awww, super cute pics!
Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 @ 03:49:06 EDT Reply
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Anonymous — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 @ 09:11:45 EDT Reply
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.
Linda — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 @ 20:40:27 EDT Reply
I just made these for my grandkids – 13, 11, and 9 – and they loved them! Even Papaw loved them. 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Barbara Bakes — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 @ 02:53:06 EDT Reply
Such a great, fun idea! My kids would love this too. Looks like you had a fantastic time at Newport Beach.
Anonymous — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 @ 20:17:23 EDT Reply
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Maureen — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 @ 09:28:38 EDT Reply
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Vickie C — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 @ 01:56:21 EDT Reply
Looks YUMMY! When we make quesadillas, I use the George Foreman grill – cooks both sides at once, no turning, nice and toasty! PERFECT! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks!
The Café Sucré Farine — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 @ 01:16:05 EDT Reply
How fun, my family will LOVE this!
Elizabeth — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 @ 15:35:46 EDT Reply
As I’m reading this I’m thinking “da, why have I never thought of this.” So simply and quick. We are having these for supper tonight! Happy Birthday!
Pan stands and racks — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 @ 01:23:05 EDT Reply
Italian and Mexican are my most favourite cuisines. And I have combined both dishes in more than one occasion. Quesadilla being somewhat similar to pizza even crossed my mind before but I have never thought of making pizza-quesadillas.
Karly — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 @ 17:29:53 EDT Reply
Ooh, my kids would love these. And, okay, I would too!
Thanks for linking to me! 🙂
the actor's diet — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 @ 06:09:31 EDT Reply
how have i never had pizzadillas before? happy bday!
cheeriBABY — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 @ 03:11:41 EDT Reply
Yes!!! My kids love these but we call them Pizzadillas!
Meredith — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 @ 10:19:07 EDT Reply
I think I’ve got a problem–I just found your site and am now pinning EVERYTHING from it–and want to make it all too! Thanks for sharing such great recipes…
vanessalillian [Ness@theteensytinyinsignificantdetails] — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 @ 06:25:17 EDT Reply
Happy birthday!
I love how many things you can put in quesedillas. Those pizza ones look great!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 @ 02:13:23 EDT Reply
Happy late birthday! Looks like you had a fun trip! Love these pizza quesadillas, all the flavors of pizza with very little work!
Bestfoodies — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 @ 15:20:32 EDT Reply
I love quesadillas and make them in my Cuisinart Griddler…works wonderful…any panini maker would work! I haven’t made pizza ones but i will now!!!
Melanie — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 @ 03:36:27 EDT Reply
Happy Birthday – mini getaways are so fun – love the pictures! (And my kids are going to dig these pizza quesadillas…)
Cardio Queen — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 @ 02:51:59 EDT Reply
It would have been just plain wrong not to try all the cupcakes! It sounds (and looks) like you had a rockin’ birthday! 🙂 I can’t wait to try these!! I bet your boys would love pizza grilled cheese as much as me and my husband do!
Terry — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 @ 02:20:41 EDT Reply
This looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it!!
Hilary — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 @ 02:01:08 EDT Reply
This is SUPER SIMILAR to “tortilla pizzas” which I grew up eating! I’ve never seen anyone else do it! My mom would put the mozzarella AND sauce the tortillas and microwave it. Wala. Done. She even sent them to school with my brother in his lunch (like cold pizza). Awesome.
Alicia — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 18:42:35 EDT Reply
My kids take something like this (we just call it a Pepperoni Rollup – we just use one tortilla and roll it like a burrito)at least once a week for lunch!
Holly — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 18:39:46 EDT Reply
You’re such a doll, Christy! Happy belated birthday 🙂 I need to make these quesadillas asap. My kids would love these!
Mary — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 16:53:02 EDT Reply
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 16:52:18 EDT Reply
I’m always muxingrit up….favorite is jack cheese ( or combo with Cheddar)
bacon, green onions and tomatoes
Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 16:51:37 EDT Reply
I’m always muxingrit up….favorite is jack cheese ( or combo with Cheddar)
bacon, green onions and tomatoes
Christina Marie — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 16:34:29 EDT Reply
Love this idea. 🙂
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Katie — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 16:21:57 EDT Reply
Such a good idea! I love pizza, but I hate how bready it is around here.
sally @ sallys baking addiction — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 14:20:39 EDT Reply
Happy belated birthday, Christy! It looks like a fantastic, fun weekend! I have a fun weekend coming up and I can’t wait!
Pizza quesadillas combine two of my absolute favorites into one EASY meal. I don’t think I would’ve ever though of this! Look incredible.
Gracey — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 12:14:36 EDT Reply
Looks amazing!!!
Happy Birthday!
Anna Camp — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 11:54:06 EDT Reply
Looks and sounds delicious, i might experiment with this mixing in some of my other fav pizza toppings seeing as how I’m not a huge just pepperoni fan
Blog is the New Black — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 09:48:02 EDT Reply
Looks wonderful!
j3nn — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 08:01:00 EDT Reply
Yum! I love fusion foods. Italian can be merged into so many cuisines. And who doesn’t love pizza. heh
RosannaRox — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 05:35:24 EDT Reply
Saw this, ran to fridge, jumped in excitement to have all the ingredients, made it, DELICIOUS!!! A favorite!!!!
Patty Ihrig — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 @ 05:24:26 EDT Reply
Happy Belated Birthday!! Mine was on the 8th – when was yours? :o)
This will be a ‘kiddos in the kitchen’ recipe. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

FAQs

Is there such a thing as a quesadilla? ›

What makes a quesadilla a quesadilla is the use of a tortilla and cheese. The tortilla is traditionally made of corn, although some modern variations use flour tortillas. The cheese is usually melted inside the tortilla, and additional fillings such as meat, vegetables, or beans can be added.

Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 1 1 quesadilla (184.2g)
How many calories are in Pizza Quesadilla? Amount of calories in Pizza Quesadilla: Calories 349.6	Calories from Fat 159.5 (45.6%)
	% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Pizza Quesadilla? Amount of fat in Pizza Quesadilla: Total Fat 17.7g	-

Do you fry quesadillas in butter or oil? ›

I opt for butter over oil whenever possible, but this is one case where oil is better: Butter contains water, which means that your quesadillas will turn out damp and floppy. Oil is pure fat, so it browns tortillas impeccably, resulting in pleasantly crispy spots on the outside of your quesadilla.

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How many calories in a Mexican quesadilla? ›

There are 754 calories in a 1 serving serving size varied on diameter and count of quesadila (205.000g) serving size of Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla. The calorie breakdown is 56% fat, 26% carbs, and 17% protein.

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How many calories in a quesadilla without meat? ›

Nutrition Information

Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	326
Total Fat	7 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Monounsaturated Fat	2 g

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How many calories in a 10 quesadilla? ›

One 8- to 10-inch diameter cheese quesadilla from a restaurant weighs in at 714 calories, almost 31 grams of protein, almost 45 grams of fat and almost 47 grams of carbs including over 3 grams of fiber and over 4 grams of sugar.

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Does a quesadilla have to be folded? ›

You can make them either way. I usually make a quesadilla as a snack. After warming one side of my tortilla and brushing some oil on it, I flip it over, put cheese and some hot sauce or taco sauce on half and fold the other half over it and cook both sides until browned.

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What does quesadilla mean literally? ›

You might be wondering where this tasty treat called the quesadilla found its well-known name? Well, queso means cheese in Spanish, and Dilla means a slang term for a dude. So quesadilla translates into “cheese-dude.” This little cheese thing was originated in the northern and central Mexico back in the 16th century.