Description
Pepperoni pizzadillas merge the best of pizza and quesadillas for a quick, crowd-pleasing snack that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Crispy tortillas packed with melty cheese and spicy pepperoni make this fusion dish a total game-changer for your weeknight dinner routine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 flour tortillas
- 10–12 slices pepperoni
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Collect 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, 10-12 pepperoni slices, 2 tablespoons pizza sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, and optional seasonings on your kitchen counter.
- Warm tortillas for 15 seconds in microwave to increase flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce evenly across one tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent leaking.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the surface completely.
- Arrange 5-6 pepperoni slices across the cheese in a single layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Add optional toppings like sliced mushrooms or olives across the pepperoni if desired.
- Cover with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella cheese to help seal the toppings.
- Place second tortilla on top, gently pressing down to create a sealed package.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat (350°F).
- Carefully transfer assembled pizzadilla to hot skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip pizzadilla using a wide spatula, cooking opposite side for additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning over top after flipping.
- Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 1 minute to allow cheese to set.
- Slice into 4-6 wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Serve immediately with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality pepperoni that isn’t too greasy for the best flavor and texture in your pizzadillas.
- Warm tortillas briefly before assembling to prevent cracking and make them more pliable when folding.
- For a crispy exterior, press the pizzadilla gently with a spatula while cooking to ensure even browning and melting.
- Swap pepperoni with vegetarian options like mushrooms or bell peppers for a meat-free version that’s just as delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg