Description
Quesadizzas are a delightful fusion of quesadillas and pizza, featuring crispy flour tortillas filled with melted mozzarella, savory pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this skillet-cooked recipe makes a perfect quick meal or snack for pizza lovers looking for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadizza Base
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cheese and Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or other favorite pizza toppings (e.g., bell peppers, olives, onions)
Garnish
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil on both sides to ensure crispiness during cooking.
- Cook First Side: Place one tortilla in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until it turns lightly golden and crispy.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Flip the tortilla over, then spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly on the cooked side. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, then add your choice of pizza toppings like pepperoni or vegetables.
- Top with Second Tortilla: Place the second tortilla on top, ensuring the oiled side faces outward, and press gently to seal the quesadizza together.
- Cook Both Sides: Continue cooking the quesadizza for another 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping carefully, until the cheese inside has melted completely and both tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the quesadizza from the skillet and slice into wedges. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Use other toppings such as olives, onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms to customize your quesadizzas.
- Brush olive oil lightly to avoid sogginess and to achieve a crispy exterior.
- If preferred, cook on medium-low heat to prevent burning while ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly.
- To make it vegetarian, omit pepperoni and add extra vegetables.
- Serve with extra marinara or ranch sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
