Ever since I threw these together on a night when groceries were low, my crew has been obsessed. It is now our favorite way to eat pizza on a whim without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
- Large flour tortilla: A must for sturdy folding and crisping Seek out the softest ones for easy flipping
- Shredded cheese: A blend of mozzarella or cheddar turns gooey and golden fresh grated melts best
- Pepperoni slices: Brings classic pizza flavor try to find thick cut slices for more crunch
- Italian seasoning: Delivers that herby pizzeria edge fresh dried tastes brightest
- Garlic powder: Gives a hit of savory warmth stick with powder for even coverage
- Butter: Adds richness and that unmistakable crispy quesadilla bite use real butter for best flavor
- Pizza sauce or marinara: For dipping and dunking choose a robust sauce with chunks or go for smooth
Instructions
- Prepare the Pepperoni:
- Fry the pepperoni slices in a hot skillet until the edges curl and they turn crisp Then blot with a paper towel so they do not make your quesadilla greasy
- Butter the Pan and Tortilla:
- Wipe extra grease from the skillet Add a big dollop of butter and swirl until melted Place your tortilla in the pan and flip it back and forth two or three times to coat both sides This step helps everything brown and crisp evenly
- Crisp and Build the Quesadilla:
- Let one side of the tortilla cook in the butter for a full minute until its golden and fragrant Flip the tortilla so the sautéed side faces up Spread shredded cheese evenly across it then scatter on the crispy pepperoni Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and a dusting of garlic powder
- Melt and Fold:
- Let the loaded tortilla cook so the cheese softens and the under side turns golden brown about two to three minutes
- Finish and Rest:
- Fold your tortilla over so it becomes a half moon of melty cheesy goodness Transfer it to a cutting board and wait a few minutes before slicing so the cheese has time to set slightly
- Serve:
- Cut your quesadilla with a pizza wheel for clean wedges Offer a bowl of warm pizza sauce for dunking
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