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Pizza Quesadilla – Easy Skillet Dinner Recipe

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An easy, cheesy Pizza Quesadilla recipe made in a skillet with crispy tortillas, gooey mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and pepperoni. Perfect for busy weeknights, game-day snacks, or quick family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1 cuppizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
  • 2 cupsshredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1/2 cupshredded provolone (optional)
  • 24slices pepperoni (or turkey pepperoni)
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley or dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  2. Spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce over half of a tortilla.
  3. Top with 1/2 cup mozzarella, a spoonful of provolone, 6 pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half to close.
  5. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more butter as needed.
  7. Transfer to a cutting board, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges.
  8. Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, brush the outside of the tortilla with butter before cooking.
Add garlic powder to the cheese layer for more flavor.
Limit sauce to 2 tablespoons per quesadilla to prevent sogginess.
Use smaller tortillas for bite-sized party servings.
Vegetarian option: Replace pepperoni with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and spinach.

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