Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas

Crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, these Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are the perfect quick lunch, easy dinner, or fun snack. They combine all the classic flavors of pepperoni pizza with the convenience of a quesadilla, making them a family favorite that’s ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
• ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup pizza sauce, plus extra for dipping
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 24–30 pepperoni slices
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Mix in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
5. Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of the pizza sauce mixture over half of the tortilla.
6. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
8. Fold the tortilla in half.
9. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
10. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
11. Let cool for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
12. Garnish with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Warm pizza sauce for dipping
• Ranch dressing
• Garlic butter
• Marinara sauce

Tips

• Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
• Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier twist.
• Cook over medium heat to achieve a crispy tortilla without burning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Enjoy these crispy, cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas while they’re hot and melty!