5-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla

This recipe first appeared on cucinadeyung.com. SeeMeCook added ingredient weights and nutrition.

Imported by Kelli Thompson on SeeMeCook

A fast, crispy quesadilla filled with pizza sauce, stretchy melted mozzarella, and pepperoni. It delivers classic pizza flavor without dough or an oven and can be customized with vegetables, olives, or different cheeses.

Time: 5 minutes
Equipment: Stovetop and oven
Good for: Lunch, dinner, or snacks
Cuisine: American
Contains: Gluten and dairy

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

1 serving

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1 large flour tortilla65 g
2½ tbsp pizza sauceUse 2–3 tablespoons; avoid adding too much so the quesadilla does not become soggy.40 g
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheeseMozzarella works best for a stretchy filling.40 g
7 slices turkey pepperoni or beef pepperoniUse 6–8 slices. Turkey pepperoni or beef pepperoni may be used.30 g
Dried oregano or Italian seasoningOptional; add a pinch if using.1 g
Crushed red pepper flakesOptional; add a pinch if using.1 g

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 170 g before cooking, which is about 170 g per serving.

Steps

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. No oven is needed.
Lay the flour tortilla flat. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over one half of the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge so the sauce is less likely to leak.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauced half of the tortilla.
Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese. Add a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning and/or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to form a half-moon. Carefully place it in the hot skillet.
Cook for 1–2 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula for even browning, until the underside is golden brown and crisp.
Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the mozzarella is fully melted.
Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve hot. Serve with extra marinara or ranch for dipping if desired.

Notes

Use a thin layer of sauce and avoid overloading the tortilla to prevent sogginess or leaking. For variations, substitute turkey pepperoni or beef slices, or add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 486
Protein: 24 g
Carbs: 41 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 4 g

Where the calories come from

Large flour tortilla41%
Turkey pepperoni or beef pepperoni29%
Shredded mozzarella cheese25%
Pizza sauce4%
Dried oregano or Italian seasoningUnder 1%
Crushed red pepper flakesUnder 1%

main
snack
kid-friendly
quick
5-minute
skillet
vegetarian-adjustable
customizable

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