Best 10 Four Cheese Pizza Quesadillas With Optional Pepperoni Recipes

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With its delectable blend of four types of cheese, mouthwatering pepperoni, and the crispy texture of a quesadilla, this "Four Cheese Pizza Quesadilla with Optional Pepperoni" recipe is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings in a unique and flavorful way. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this exceptional dish, combining the classic flavors of pizza with the convenience of a quesadilla. Whether you prefer the classic flavors of pizza or want to add a spicy kick with pepperoni, this recipe offers a versatile and customizable option that will leave your taste buds craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's begin our cheese-filled adventure!

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4 CHEESE PEPPERONI PIZZADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Two 10-inch flour tortillas
One 14-ounce jar pizza sauce
3/4 cup shredded provolone
3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded, halved crosswise and cut into very thin strips
1/4 small red onion, sliced into very thin half-moons
15 pepperoni slices
2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/8 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Spread a few tablespoons pizza sauce on the tortilla, leaving a little room around the edges. Sprinkle half of the provolone and half of the fontina over the sauce. Sprinkle a third of the mozzarella next, followed by 1 tablespoon Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon oregano.
  • Top with the second tortilla and press it down gently. Once the underside is perfectly toasted, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side.
  • Spread a few more tablespoons pizza sauce on the toasted side of the tortilla, being sure to leave a little bit of the edges exposed so it looks like a pizza. Sprinkle with another third of the mozzarella and the remaining provolone, fontina, Parmesan and oregano.
  • Arrange the red bell pepper and red onion on top of the cheeses like you would on a pizza. Do the same with the pepperoni slices and the olives. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
  • Transfer the pan to the broiler and let cook to melt the cheese on top, about 2 minutes. Carefully transfer the pizzadilla to a cutting board using a large spatula or two smaller spatulas.
  • Warm up the remaining pizza sauce and serve in a bowl for dipping. Cut the pizzadilla into wedges and garnish with the torn basil.

FOUR-CHEESE PIZZA QUESADILLAS WITH OPTIONAL PEPPERONI



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Cheesy, versatile, cheesy, easy, cheesy, fast, and did I mention cheesy? This scrumptious pizza-quesadilla hybrid is our new favorite easy weeknight meal.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 8- inch flour tortillas
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (or about half of a one-ounce slice)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pizza sauce plus additional sauce for dipping
Optional pepperoni
1/4 cup sliced pepperoni per quesadilla

Steps:

  • Lay a tortilla flat, and on the bottom half only, spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Sprinkle half the mozzarella, fontina, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with second tortilla. Evenly lay the pepperoni over the cheese, if using.
  • Carefully fold the top half over to create a half-moon shape.
  • Place the in a pre-heated panini press and cook until cheese is melted and outside is golden-crisp. Alternately, cook in a saute pan drizzled with vegetable oil or canola oil over medium-high heat, carefully flipping occasionally, until the cheese is melted and both sides are golden-brown.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Sarah Menanix

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 flour tortillas (I used Trader Joe's handmade tortillas)
8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 lb pepperoni
1 16-ounce jar of pizza sauce
Optional: 1 6-ounce can of sliced black olives, 1 cup of sliced cremini mushrooms

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp. Transfer on a paper towel to drain.
  • Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce (so thin that if you turned it over, none would drip).
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce on the bottom tortilla. Top with pepperoni and other toppings, if desired. Sprinkle with another layer of cheese and place the other tortilla on top (sauce side in).
  • Pre-heat a medium cast-iron skilled over medium heat.
  • Lay quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.
  • Slice into quarters and serve with a little bowl of pizza dipping sauce.

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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If you're looking for quick and easy last minute meals to make your family, add these pizzadillas to your dinner menu! They are cheap and simple to make with just a few ingredients that your picky eaters will gobble up.

Provided by Lilly

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large flour tortilla
1/3 cup shredded cheese ((cheddar, mozzarella or a Mexican blend))
6-8 pepperoni slices
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
pizza sauce ((for dipping))
butter ((for pan))

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp. Remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to soak up the extra grease.
  • Use a paper towel to remove any remaining pepperoni grease from the pan and then add about 1/2 tbsp of butter and spread it around with a spatula as it melts.
  • Drop your tortilla into the pan, flipping it a few times so that both sides are evenly covered in butter. Crisp ONE SIDE of the tortilla for a minute and then flip and top the CRISPY SIDE with shredded cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the under side is golden brown and your cheese is melted.
  • Fold one side of the tortilla over and remove from the pan. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing with a pizza cutter.
  • Serve with warm pizza sauce or marinara.

CAMERON'S FOUR-CHEESE PIZZA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h7m

Yield 1 (10-inch) or 2 (8-inch) pizza

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 package active dry or fresh yeast
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup warm water, 105 to 115 degrees F
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
12 ounces (1/2 recipe) pizza dough
2 tablespoons pesto, recipe follows
2 tablespoons oven-dried tomatoes, recipe follows, cut into thin slices
3/4 cup shredded or grated mozzarella, about 3 ounces
3/4 cup grated Fontina
2 Roma tomatoes, ends trimmed and cut into 12 slices
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
6 to 8 large fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
2 pounds Roma tomatoes, about 12 medium-sized tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional as needed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
12 medium fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the pizza dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4-cup warm water.
  • In a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and the salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining 3/4 cup of water and mix on low speed until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl and clusters around the dough hook, about 5 minutes. The pizza dough can also be made in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse once or twice, add the remaining ingredients, and process until the dough begins to form a ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand for 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover the dough with a clean, damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes. When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled.
  • Divide the dough into 4 balls, about 6 ounces each. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Yield: Makes 4 (8-inch) pizzas
  • For the Pizza: Place a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • To prepare each pizza, dip the ball of dough into flour, shake off the excess flour, place the dough on a clean, lightly floured surface, and start to stretch the dough. Press down on the center, spreading the dough into an 8-inch or 10-inch rounds, with the outer border a little thicker than the inner circle. If you find this difficult to do, use a small rolling pin to roll out the dough. Brush lightly with pesto and scatter the oven-dried tomatoes evenly around the inner circle of the pizza.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella and Fontina, arrange the slices of the Roma tomatoes, and then sprinkle with the goat cheese, oregano, thyme, and finally the Parmesan. Bake on the pizza stone until the pizza crust is nicely browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • When the pizza is removed from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and garnish with the chiffonade of basil leaves, cut the pizza into slices, and serve immediately.
  • Yield: 1 (10-inch) or 2 (8-inch) pizzas; 3 to 4 servings
  • Preheat the over to 250 degrees F.
  • In a pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes. Drain and refresh in ice water. Drain. Peel, core, cut into quarters, and remove seeds.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on the tray, cut side down. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the tomatoes.
  • Bake until the tomatoes begin to shrivel, about 1 hour. When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer to a container. Pour olive oil over and cover the container. Refrigerate and use as needed.
  • In a mortar and pestle, pound the basil, garlic, nuts and salt until thoroughly mashed. Add the oil, a few drops at a time, until you have a smooth paste.
  • Pesto can also be made in a blender. Pour in the oil first, then the garlic, nuts, and finally the basil leaves. Blend on low to a smooth paste. Season with the kosher salt.

PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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I came up with this a few years ago while pregnant with my first child and it's a huge hit with everyone who's tried them.

Provided by luvinmykids

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 26m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
3/4 cup four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
40 -50 pepperoni slices

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with nonstick spray and preheat to medium heat.
  • Place tortillas on a plate and put 3 tablespoons pizza sauce on half of each one.
  • Then top with 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese and 5 - 7 pepperoni slices.
  • Fold plain side of tortilla over filled side to make a semi-circle and place in preheated skillet. (Only 2 tortillas will fit in skillet at the same time.).
  • Cook until golden brown, flip and cook until golden brown on second side.
  • For added effect or as an appetizer, cut cooked quesadilla in half while cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 810.6, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 9.4

PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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When my husband and I needed a quick meal, I fixed this recipe using leftover ingredients. Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green salad for a simple dinner for two. -Barbara Rupert, Edgefield, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
2 teaspoons butter, softened
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 thin slices hard salami
12 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook spaghetti sauce over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Sprinkle unbuttered sides of two tortillas with mozzarella cheese; top with salami and pepperoni. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. , Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with warmed spaghetti sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by copperluke

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 quesidilla, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons pizza sauce or 2 tablespoons any type spaghetti sauce
8 -12 pepperoni slices
2 slices provolone cheese
mozzarella cheese
parmesan cheese
minced garlic
crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place one flour tortilla on a baking sheet or pan. Place 2 tablespoon's of pizza sauce or spagetti sauce (bertolli is great) on tortilla and spread evenly over surface of tortilla.
  • Place 4-6 pepperoni slices on top of sauce, then sprinkle with parmesean cheese.
  • Take one slice of provolone cheese and tear it into four equally sized pieces. Place the four pieces on top of tortilla surface.
  • Sprinkle mozzerella cheese (not very much) over all ingrediants.
  • Place 4-6 more pepperoni slices over mozzerella, then sprinkle minced garlic over the mozzerella.
  • Put second flour tortilla over top of your now tortilla pizza. Place one more whole slice of provolone directly in middle of toritlla, put just sprinkle of mozzerella cheese, then some crushed red pepper.
  • Place in oven (set for 450 degrees) and wait about 10 minutes.
  • Check on your quesidilla and see if it is done (the tortillas need to be a little brown on the outside to give it a crust like texture). If its done take it out.
  • Cut into four triangles, and enjoy!

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by รก-4084

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 flour tortillas, I used Trader Joe's handmade tortillas
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 pound pepperoni
1 (16 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)
1 cup of sliced cremini mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp. Transfer on a paper towel to drain. Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce so that if you turned it over, none would drip. Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce on the bottom tortilla. Top with pepperoni and other toppings, if desired. Sprinkle with another layer of cheese and place the other tortilla on top, sauce side in. Heat a medium cast-iron skilled over medium heat. Lay quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy. Slice into quarters and serve with a little bowl of pizza dipping sauce.

EASY PIZZA QUESADILLAS RECIPE



Easy Pizza Quesadillas Recipe image

All the deliciousness of homemade pepperoni pizza, ready in a fraction of the time. Pepperoni and sauce tucked into gooey cheese, these Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are a kid-friendly meal everyone will love!

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
6 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 16 ounce jar pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp - transfer to a paper towel to drain.
  • Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce on the bottom tortilla. Top with pepperoni. Sprinkle another layer of cheese and place the other tortilla on top, sauce side down.
  • Preheat a greased skillet over medium heat.
  • Gently place quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.
  • Slice into quarters and serve with a bowl of warm pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 1517 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a blend of cheeses: This will give your quesadillas a more complex flavor. A good combination is mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadillas: If you put too much filling in them, they will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the quesadillas with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a quesadilla recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give quesadillas a try!

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