Best 4 Pizza Quesadillas Recipes
Quesadillas, a delectable Mexican dish, consist of a tortilla filled with cheese and other savory ingredients, then folded in half and grilled. Pizza quesadillas are a unique and flavorful twist on this classic dish, combining the irresistible flavors of pizza with the convenient and portable form of a quesadilla. They make an ideal appetizer, lunch, or quick dinner, sure to tantalize taste buds with their cheesy, melty goodness and the harmonious blend of pizza toppings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PIZZA QUESADILLAS
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
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.
SPINACH PIZZA QUESADILLAS
This simple five-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations with other veggies you might have at home. It's a smart way to get kids to eat healthier. -Tanna Mancini, Gulfport, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On half of each tortilla, layer 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup spinach and about 2 tablespoons sauce. Fold other half over filling. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FOUR-CHEESE PIZZA QUESADILLAS WITH OPTIONAL PEPPERONI
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
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.
PIZZA QUESADILLAS
Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green salad topped with Italian dressing for a simple dinner for two.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 side 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 615.5, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 1824, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 32.3
Tips:
- Choose the right tortillas.
- Use high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the quesadilla.
- Cook the quesadilla slowly and evenly.
- Serve the quesadilla with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Pizza quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there's a pizza quesadilla for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give pizza quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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