Every kid loves pepperoni pizza! They will go crazy for these crispy quesadilla’s filled with gooey cheese and pepperoni! Serve with a side of marinara! The kids will beg you for more!
I imagine that most families that have kids in them could about survive on pizza. Well you know, I live and hour from the nearest Pizza Hut. I love to make my own pizza but sometimes I do not have time for that. These quesadillas are my replacement! About 10 minutes after I start whipping them up we have Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas! Much faster than driving to town. Besides we love these things!
All I do is sprinkle some grated mozzarella cheese on a tortilla. Did you know grated cheese freezes really well? It does! And it helps out with the whole living an hour from town.
Sprinkle a little more grated cheese on top! Set another tortilla on top of all the toppings.
I love a few more toppings on my quesadilla than my boys do. So I added extras to mine because, well, I’m cooking and I that means I’m in charge!
My boys eat LOVE marinara sauce so I serve it on the side. Ranch is quite tasty too!
Look at all of that gooey cheese and yummy pepperoni! Extra pepperoni makes it a meat lovers dream!
This is a much loved alternative to pizza! You can’t beat how easy it is to make this ultra yummy pizza quesadilla! Let everyone add what they want and turn it into a pizza party!
- 4 flour tortilla shells
- 4 oz. pepperoni, sliced
- 1 c. mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 t. butter
- ½ c. marinara sauce, for dipping
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- sliced olives, diced green peppers, sliced mushrooms, ham
- Lay two tortilla shells flat. Sprinkle ¼ c. grated cheese on each shell.
- Layer half of the pepperoni on top of grated cheese.
- Divide remaining cheese in half and sprinkle on top of pepperoni.
- Top each quesadilla with additional tortilla shell.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully set quesadilla in skillet. Cook until 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully flip, so the filling doesn't fall out. Continue to cook until the other side is golden brown.
- Repeat with other tortilla.
- Cut in wedges and serve warm.
- NOTE:
- Add any additional toppings you like after first sprinkling of cheese.
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
March 11, 2014 at 8:09 amThis would be perfect for my boy’s lunch box. I’d love for you to come share at Simple Supper Tuesday.
http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/2014/03/simple-supper-tuesday-54_10.html
Amy Engberson says
March 13, 2014 at 3:39 pmThis is the time of the year when I’m really feeling the need to switch up my kids lunches! Every kid would love this!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
March 15, 2014 at 12:52 pmWhat a FUN idea!! My boys would love these! I will for sure have to give these a try! Thanks so much for sharing on Saturday Night Fever – PINNED!! I hope to see you back again tonight, Amy! 🙂
Amy Engberson says
March 17, 2014 at 3:06 pmThanks Jen! All the yumminess of pizza without all of the work! My kind of recipe!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
March 20, 2014 at 7:16 pmI am featuring this on my Facebook Page tomorrow evening. Come by and check it out ! https://www.facebook.com/ThePlaidandPaisleyKitchen
Amy Engberson says
March 21, 2014 at 10:45 pmThanks Chandra! I’m headed to your facebook right now!
Kathryn says
April 2, 2019 at 8:28 pmLove your blog, Amy. Also love quesadillas and I must commend your amazing creativity-you are brilliant!!!
We are from the Rocky Mountains of Utah, & spend summers mostly outdoors. During the summer sunsets, we light up the fire-pit as we love to eat outdoors. These are an easy, quick prep for my husband and me, or for a group of friends/family on the deck. These are delish and allow me to serve an impromptu meal with no hassle so I can enjoy more time outdoors (instead of the kitchen) with the ones I love.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Amy Engberson says
April 11, 2019 at 10:50 amThank you! Life is all about spending time with those you love! Sitting around your fire pit and eating sounds like a fantastic way to spend the summers! It sounds like we both have a love for quick and easy, yet extra scrumptious meals! My site is full of simple recipes so I hope you find exactly what you are looking for!