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Golden Pepperoni Pizzadilla on Cutting Board.

Pepperoni Pizzadillas

Quick fusion of pizza and quesadillas with crispy tortillas, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni ready in 20 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large flour tortillas burrito-sized, 10-12 inches
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese freshly shredded preferred
  • 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or good quality marinara
  • 6 slices pepperoni or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sliced black olives drained, optional
  • Italian seasoning optional, for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Large 10-12 inch non-stick pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat a large 10-12 inch non-stick pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes until evenly warmed.
  2. Place one tortilla flat in the pan and immediately sprinkle half a cup of mozzarella evenly across the surface, leaving a small half-inch border around the edges.
  3. Place the second tortilla on top to create a quesadilla and press down gently with your spatula to seal. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown with visible toasted spots.
  4. Carefully flip the pizzadilla using a wide spatula. Cook the second side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese inside has completely melted.
  5. Transfer the quesadilla base to a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the top tortilla, leaving a small border. Sprinkle the remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese, then arrange pepperoni slices and add black olives if using.
  6. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns lightly golden around the edges. Watch closely after 5 minutes.
  7. Let rest for 1 minute, then slice into 4-6 wedges using a pizza cutter. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container with parchment paper between slices for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to maintain crispiness. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.