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    Home » Recipes » Quesadillas

    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    Published on April 29, 2022 - Updated on January 18, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A Delicious Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas Recipe. Super easy to make and ready in a little over 10 minutes!
     
    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    I love making pizza but I was feeling a little lazy one day so decided to make these Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas. As you would expect, super easy to make and tasty! If you like making Quesadillas check out my other Gourmet Quesadilla Recipes.

    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    🧀 What is a Quesadilla

    A quesadilla is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla that is filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, beans, and spices, and then cooked on a griddle. Traditionally, a corn tortilla is used, but it can also be made with a flour tortilla, particularly in northern Mexico and the United States. You can read more about it here Quesadilla - Wikipedia.

    ingredients for quesadilla

    One of the main differences between this quesadilla recipe and your typical quesadilla recipe is that these quesadillas are baked in the oven instead of fried in a skillet. I supposed you can make these quesadillas in a skillet but I prefer this quesadilla recipe baked in a conventional oven or toaster oven.

    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    I always have mozzarella cheese in the fridge so I usually default to using that when making quesadillas but you can use basically any kind of cheese you want. The important thing to remember is to use a cheese that melts well. Monterey Jack, Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses would work very well for this recipe as they all melt very easily. Additionally, you can use Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas instead of Plain Flour Tortillas. Whichever you prefer.

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    💭 Recipe Variation

    If you like your quesadillas to have a bit of a kick, substitute the green bell peppers for some diced jalapeños. You may want to cut back on the quantity of jalapeńos depending on your taste buds. Some diced green chilies would pair nicely as well.

    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

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    For more great recipes with Pepperoni, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
    • Quick Pepperoni Calzones
    • Pizza Style Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
    • Ravioli Pizza Bake

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Flour Tortillas, Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Black Olives, Red Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Pepperoni and Parmesan Cheese.

    🥣 How to make Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    Place 4 tortillas on the counter and spread about ⅓ cup of mozzarella cheese over each. Sprinkle a few black olives, 2 tablespoons of onion, and 2 tablespoons of bell pepper over the cheese.
    Top with the pepperoni covering the entire surface. Sprinkle another ⅓ cup cheese over top. Cover each with one of the remaining tortillas.
    Brush a little water on top of each tortilla. Spread ¼ cup Parmesan cheese in a thin layer over top of each tortilla.
    Place the quesadillas, Parmesan side up, on a wire rack standing on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, checking frequently so as not to burn.
    Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas

    A Delicious Pepperoni Pizza Style Quesadillas Recipe. Super easy to make and ready in a little over 10 minutes!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Quesadillas
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 quesadillas
    Calories 781 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients
     

    • 8 Flour Tortillas
    • 6 oz Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
    • 6 oz Black Olives, sliced & drained
    • ½ cup Red Onion, diced
    • ½ cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
    • 8 oz Pepperoni
    • 4 oz Parmesan Cheese, shredded
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    • Place 4 tortillas on the counter and spread about ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese over each. Sprinkle a few black olives, 2 tablespoons of onion, and 2 tablespoons of bell pepper over cheese.
    • Top with the pepperoni covering the entire surface. Sprinkle another ⅓ cup cheese over top. Cover each with one of the remaining tortillas.
    • Brush a little water on top of each tortilla. Spread ¼ cup Parmesan cheese in a thin layer over top of each tortilla.
    • Place the quesadillas, Parmesan side up, on a wire rack standing on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, checking frequently so as not to burn.
    • Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 781kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 36gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 2723mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 745IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 677mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Jane

      April 30, 2022 at 4:31 pm

      These are so easy to make and so delicious. Made these for my kids for lunch and they loved them. A keeper.

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