Description
These oven-baked pizza quesadillas are a fun and easy twist on traditional pizza. With a crispy, golden exterior and a cheesy, flavorful interior, they’re perfect for a quick meal or snack. Customize with your favorite toppings like pepperoni, veggies, or grilled chicken!
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas – 4 large (10-inch)
- Mozzarella cheese – 2 cups (shredded)
- Pizza sauce – 1/2 cup
- Pepperoni slices – 1/4 cup (or 20-25 slices)
- Cooked chicken (optional) – 1/2 cup (shredded or diced)
- Bell peppers – 1/2 cup (sliced)
- Onions – 1/4 cup (thinly sliced)
- Olives – 1/4 cup (sliced, optional)
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (for brushing)
- Dried oregano – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves – 5-6 leaves (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread pizza sauce on one tortilla and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Add your favorite toppings (e.g., pepperoni, chicken, bell peppers).
- Place a second tortilla on top and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with extra pizza sauce if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas or low-carb alternatives.
- You can swap mozzarella for a low-fat cheese if you’re watching calories.
- Veggies like spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini are great additions to make the quesadillas more filling and nutritious.
- To avoid sogginess, don’t overload the quesadilla with too many toppings.
- These quesadillas can easily be frozen for later! Just bake, cool, wrap tightly, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg