Description
Quesadizzas are a delicious fusion of quesadilla and pizza flavors, featuring crispy flour tortillas filled with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. This easy stovetop recipe makes a perfect quick lunch or dinner, offering a gooey, cheesy treat with a golden, crispy exterior.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 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)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or other favorite pizza toppings (e.g., bell peppers, olives, onions)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cooking Surface: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil on both sides to ensure a crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook First Tortilla Side: Place one oiled tortilla in the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until it turns lightly golden and crispy, forming a sturdy base for the fillings.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Flip the tortilla and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly on the cooked side. Then layer with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese followed by your choice of pizza toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, or onions.
- Assemble and Seal: Place another tortilla on top of the toppings with the oiled side facing out. Press gently to help seal the quesadizza, keeping the fillings enclosed as it cooks.
- Cook Until Golden and Melted: Cook for another 2–3 minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until the cheese melts completely and both tortillas achieve a golden brown, crispy exterior.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately for the best cheesy, crispy experience.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients such as mushrooms, olives, or fresh tomatoes.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for less sogginess and better melting.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Serve with additional pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free tortillas.
