Easy and FAST, these Pizza Quesadillas are a healthy dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes! A kid favorite, the “pizzadillas” can be customized for each individual diner — keep them vegetarian, load them up with pepperoni, or make them simple and cheesy with just 3 basic ingredients!
Two of my boys’ favorite meals are quesadillas and pizza (typical, right?), so why not combine them? I told you this was kid-friendly! Since I almost always have mozzarella, marinara sauce, and tortillas in my pantry, these easy Pizza Quesadillas are a great last-minute lunch or dinner option that I don’t need to shop for.
HOW DO YOU MAKE A PIZZA QUESADILLA?
The base of this recipe requires just 3 ingredients: cheese, tortillas, and marinara sauce (or pizza sauce). You can add as many additional pizza “toppings” as you like, such as pepperoni, sausage or sautéed mushrooms and onions, but those extras are completely optional!
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First, spread marinara sauce on half of a tortilla.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Add extra “toppings” of choice — for instance, grated Parmesan cheese…
and sliced pepperoni.
Finish with another layer of mozzarella (to help seal the quesadilla shut),
and fold the tortilla over.
Cook the quesadilla on a griddle (or in a large skillet) for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and crispy!
Remove to a cutting board, allow to cool for a few minutes, and then slice into triangles and serve.
HOW DO YOU MAKE QUESADILLAS IN THE MICROWAVE?
Assemble the quesadilla as instructed. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook on HIGH until the cheese is melted (about 1 minute).
HOW DO YOU MAKE PIZZA QUESADILLAS IN THE OVEN?
Assemble the quesadilla as instructed. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spritz the top of the quesadilla with olive oil or cooking spray (this will help it get crispy and golden brown in the oven). Bake the quesadilla at 450 degrees F for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH PIZZA QUESADILLAS:
I like to serve the quesadillas with a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping. For even more veggies on the side, try offering:
- A simple green salad with Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Garlic Roasted Broccoli
- 2-Ingredient Italian Sugar Snap Peas
- Perfect Oven Roasted Asparagus
COOK’S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:
- Delicious extras to add to your pizza quesadillas: pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, sliced chicken, chopped ham, olives, sautéed vegetables such as peppers, onions, and mushrooms
- Make healthy pizza quesadillas by using wholegrain tortillas, reduced fat cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables!
- Prepare vegetarian pizza quesadillas by omitting pepperoni, sausage and other meats. Stuff plenty of sautéed veggies into the quesadillas so that they’re satisfying and flavorful!
- Make pepperoni pizza quesadillas (as shown here) using a few slices of pepperoni and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese!
- This recipe yields 1 quesadilla, but you can easily double, triple or quadruple the ingredients to feed a family.
- Try cooking with kids! This is an easy way to let your little ones help in the kitchen. Allow the children to assemble their own quesadillas by adding the toppings of their choice.
OTHER EASY QUESADILLA RECIPES THAT YOU MIGHT ENJOY:
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Pizza Quesadillas
Easy and FAST, these Pizza Quesadillas are a healthy dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes! A kid favorite, the "pizzadillas" can be customized for each individual diner -- with just 3 basic ingredients!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Calories 274 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tortilla
- 2 Tablespoons marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional additional ingredients: grated Parmesan cheese, sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, sausage, or any other pizza toppings of your choice
- For dipping: warm marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a flat griddle or a large skillet over medium heat.
- Spread marinara sauce on half of the tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and any other toppings of your choice. Add another layer of mozzarella over toppings.
- Fold tortilla over.
- Spray griddle with cooking spray and cook quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove to a cutting board and allow the quesadilla to cool for a few minutes. Cut into triangles and serve.
Recipe Notes
How do you make quesadillas in the microwave?
Assemble the quesadilla as instructed. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook on HIGH until the cheese is melted (about 1 minute).
How do you make pizza quesadillas in the oven?
Assemble the quesadilla as instructed. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spritz the top of the quesadilla with olive oil or cooking spray (this will help it get crispy and golden brown in the oven). Bake the quesadilla at 450 degrees F for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown.
COOK'S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:
- Delicious extras to add to your pizza quesadillas: pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, sliced chicken, chopped ham, olives, sautéed vegetables such as peppers, onions, and mushrooms
- Make healthy pizza quesadillas by using wholegrain tortillas, reduced fat cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables!
- Prepare vegetarian pizza quesadillas by omitting pepperoni, sausage and other meats. Stuff plenty of sautéed veggies into the quesadillas so that they're satisfying and flavorful!
- Make pepperoni pizza quesadillas (as shown here) using a few slices of pepperoni and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese!
- This recipe yields 1 quesadilla, but you can easily double, triple or quadruple the ingredients to feed a family.
- Try cooking with kids! This is an easy way to let your little ones help in the kitchen. Allow the children to assemble their own quesadillas by adding the toppings of their choice.
Nutrition Facts
Pizza Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving (1 quesadilla (not including optional toppings))
Calories 274Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 733mg32%
Potassium 190mg5%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 530IU11%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 331mg33%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This post was originally published in March, 2014. It was updated in January, 2019.
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