Pizzadilla Recipe (Pizza Quesadillas)

By Amy Dong
Updated Sep. 9, 2024

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

A person sprinkling shredded cheese over pizza sauce on a tortilla, with pepperoni and sliced vegetables in the background.

A person placing slices of pepperoni on tortillas with layers of cheese and pizza sauce.

Place 4 corn tortillas on individual plates, spread pizza sauce on each, and sprinkle cheese on top.
Add pepperoni slices on top of the layer of cheese and pizza sauce. Sprinkle cheese and add pepperoni.

A close-up of a pizzadilla topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, red bell pepper slices, green bell pepper slices, red onion slices, black olives, and cheese on a wooden surface.

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

Add additional pizza toppings, such as sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives. Place the remaining tortillas on top.
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.

What To Serve With Pizzadilla

Appetizers

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks are delicious with these pizzadillas. They’re the perfect finger food pairing.
Pizza quesadillas are delicious with a side of garlic cheese bread or breadsticks.

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

Consider serving these with some tasty party side dishes. They go well with just about everything including this BBQ Chicken Nachos.
We also love serving pizza quesadillas with our Buffalo Chicken Wings or these Baked Chicken Wings.

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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