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.
This 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
This is the time of the year when I’m really feeling the need to switch up my kids lunches! Every kid would love this!
What 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! 🙂
Thanks Jen! All the yumminess of pizza without all of the work! My kind of recipe!
I am featuring this on my Facebook Page tomorrow evening. Come by and check it out ! https://www.facebook.com/ThePlaidandPaisleyKitchen
Thanks Chandra! I’m headed to your facebook right now!
Love 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!!
Thank 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!