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5-Ingredient Pizza Quesadillas (Easy & Cheesy)

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These 5-Ingredient Pizza Quesadillas combine the best of pizza and quesadillas into a crispy, cheesy, and quick meal. Perfect for busy days, these are kid-friendly, adult-approved, and ready in just 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1012 slices pepperoni (or other pizza meat)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for skillet

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter to coat the bottom.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat and spread half the pizza sauce over one side.
  3. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon.
  5. Place in skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Transfer to cutting board, cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
  7. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Cook in air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes, flipping halfway for crispier texture.
  • Use cheddar, provolone, or dairy-free cheese.
  • Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for veggies.
  • Go vegetarian by skipping the meat.
  • Try different sauces like pesto, BBQ, or garlic butter.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg