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Pizzadilla Recipe (Pizza Quesadillas)

This Pizzadilla Recipe (Pizza Quesadillas) combines cheesy pizza and crispy quesadillas for a meal that’s the best of both worlds. It’s a family favorite recipe!

Closeup shot of a plate of stacked quesadillas filled with melted cheese, sautéed vegetables, and topped with avocado slices and cilantro.
Pizzadillas are a mash-up of our two favorite comfort foods: pizza and quesadillas!

Why This Recipe Stands Out

Pizzadillas are cheesy delicious and the perfect quick meal recipe for any time of the day. Here’s why you’ll love it:

  • Less than 30 Minutes from Start to Finish: It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook. It’s the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, like this 15-Minute Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi.
  • Works with All Toppings: Use any (or all) of your favorite pizza toppings! Anything goes, even baby spinach leaves for white sauce pizzas if you like.
  • Great for Parties: You can easily set up a build-your-own pizzadilla station – it’s the perfect recipe for game day, casual gatherings, or a fun Friday night with the family!
  • The Kids LOVE it: These Pizzadillas are super popular with kids and adults alike, similar to this One Pot Pizza Pasta.

Key Recipe Ingredients

  • Corn or Flour Tortillas – The base of our pizzadillas, these tortillas offer a sturdy and crispy texture. You can use corn tortillas or flour tortillas, depending on your preference.
  • Pizza or Marinara Sauce – A quarter cup of your favorite pizza or marinara sauce brings the classic pizza flavor to these quesadillas.
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – It’s essential for that gooey, cheesy goodness that we all love on our pizzas.
  • Pepperoni – We use sliced pepperoni to give these pizza quesadillas, but read on for variations.

Substitutions And Variations

Here are our favorite substitutions and variations:

  • The Tortillas: Feel free to use corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or gluten-free tortillas.
  • The Sauce: While we enjoy using traditional pizza sauce or marinara, BBQ sauce can be a great alternative. It’s also delicious with a white sauce such as Alfredo sauce.
  • The Meat: Browned and crumbed bacon or Italian sausage is a great option, like we use in our Deep Dish Chicago-Style Pizza.

Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

  1. Place 4 corn tortillas on individual plates, spread pizza sauce on each, and sprinkle cheese on top.
  2. Add pepperoni slices on top of the layer of cheese and pizza sauce. Sprinkle cheese and add pepperoni.
  1. Add additional pizza toppings, such as sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives. Place the remaining tortillas on top.
  2. In a pan with hot oil, cook the pizzadilla on one side until golden and crisp. Gently flip and cook the other side.

For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.

How To Prep Ahead

Take a look at our favorite prep ahead tips and strategies:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Chop your vegetables or brown your sausage/bacon, if you’re using any of those.
  • Leftover Veggies and Meats: This is a great recipe to use up any leftover vegetables or meat you have in the fridge. Store the toppings in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
A plate of stacked pizza quesadillas filled with melted cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and bell peppers, topped with sliced avocado and cilantro.
Grown-ups and kids have a blast combining cheesy pizzas and crispy quesadillas into one. 

What To Serve With Pizzadilla

Appetizers

Dips and Sauces

  • Since it’s a pizza quesadilla, real guacamole is absolutely encouraged. Blender Salsa is also a great choice!
  • Serve pizza quesadillas with a variety of your favorite dipping sauces such as some marinara sauce, ranch sauce, or even some homemade BBQ sauce!

Side Dishes

Commonly Asked Questions

Can I use other toppings besides pepperoni?

Absolutely! While this recipe calls for pepperoni, you can get as creative as you’d like with your toppings. Some other popular options include sliced mushrooms, sliced olives, cooked sausage, crispy bacon, sliced peppers, and sliced tomatoes.

How do I prevent the sauce from leaking out?

To prevent the sauce from leaking out, make sure to leave a bit of margin around the edges when spreading the pizza sauce onto the tortillas. This will help to contain the sauce and prevent any leaks while cooking.

How do I know when to flip the pizzadilla?

You’ll want to cook the pizzadilla on one side until it’s golden brown and crisp. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. Then, you can gently flip it with a large spatula and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown and crisp.

How long do pizzadillas keep?

Pizzadillas are best enjoyed fresh off the pan, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for up to three days. For best results, reheat in a lightly greased skillet.

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A plate of stacked pizza quesadillas filled with melted cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and bell peppers, topped with sliced avocado and cilantro.

Pizzadilla Recipe (Pizza Quesadillas)

5 from 6 ratings
Pizza Quesadillas are a guaranteed family favorite meal. Grown-ups and kids have a blast with combining cheesy pizzas and crispy quesadillas into one. It's the best of both worlds. Throw your own pizzadilla party!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce, or marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 24 slices pepperoni,
  • oil , for pan

Topping Ideas

  • mushrooms, sliced
  • olives, sliced
  • sausage, cooked
  • peppers, sliced
  • tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  • Place 4 corn tortillas on individual plates. Spread about one-fourth of the pizza sauce onto each tortilla, leaving a bit of margin around the edges so sauce doesn't leak.
  • Evenly divide/sprinkle cheese on top of each tortilla, leaving a margin around the edges. Follow with 6 slices of pepperoni on top of each pizzadilla. If desired, add any additional toppings.
  • Gently press remaining 4 corn tortillas over each pizzadilla.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat enough oil in a pan to lightly coat the surface of pan. Once oil is hot, place one pizzadilla in pan. Cook just until bottom is golden brown and crisp. gently flip with a large spatula and repeat with other side. Slice as desired and serve immediately.
  • Gently flip pizzadilla over with a large spatula and brown the other side. Repeat with remaining pizzadillas. Let pizzadillas cool 1-2 minutes, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • You can also use 4 large flour tortillas. Follow the same steps except fill just one-half of each tortilla with sauce and toppings. Fold the other half over, into the shape of a taco. 
  • For a pizzadilla party: Place your ingredients in individual dishes. Let everyone build their own pizza quesadilla the way they like it
  • Leave a margin around edges so that sauce doesn’t leak when cooking.
  • Do remind all the pizzadilla builders to leave a margin at the edges; otherwise, some of  the good stuff will seep out onto the pan instead of onto their plates.
  • Have all the fixings available to use in separate containers, preferably containers with lids. That way, when the party is over, you can easily pack leftovers away. 
  • It’s best to have at least 2 pans going on the stovetop; a cooking buddy is ideal.
  • Nonstick pans make for easy cooking and cleanup in this scenario.
  • Be sure oil is sizzling hot prior to putting down each quesadilla; this ensures each one cooks up crisp and browned, without being too greasy.
  • Have plenty of finger foods and snacks on the side: Gluten Free Ranch Snack Mix and 7-Layer Mexican Dip are absolute favorites. 
 
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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican American
Diet: Gluten Free
Method: Stovetop

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