Pizza Quesadilla (Print Version)
A crispy, melty pizza quesadilla with pepperoni, mozzarella, oregano, and pizza sauce, ready in about 10 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For one pizza quesadilla
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1 large 10-inch flour tortilla
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12 thin pepperoni slices, about 1 oz (28 g)
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3/4 cup (85 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella, divided
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2 tablespoons thick pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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Olive oil spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil
# Instructions:
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Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the pan with olive oil spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices in a single layer in the skillet. Scatter 1/4 cup of the mozzarella over the pepperoni and cook for about 30 seconds, until the cheese starts to melt.
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Place the tortilla over the melting cheese and pepperoni. Press gently with a spatula so the cheese sticks to the tortilla.
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Carefully flip the tortilla so the pepperoni side faces up. Spread pizza sauce over one half, then sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
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Add the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella over the sauced half. Fold the plain half over the filling and press gently.
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Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, flipping as needed, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is fully melted. Rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve with warm sauce.
# Notes:
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Best served hot, right after slicing.
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Use a thicker pizza sauce inside and save extra sauce for dipping.
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Cook toppings with extra moisture before adding them.