Description
Pizzadillas are a creative fusion of pizza and quesadillas, featuring a crispy tortilla loaded with gooey melted cheese, pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick lunch or snack, combining the comforting flavors of pizza with a crispy quesadilla twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Prepare Base: Heat broiler and place a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and let it warm up. Place one tortilla in the skillet and evenly spread half of the pizza sauce over it. Scatter the minced garlic on top, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning evenly over the tortilla.
- Assemble and Cook the Pizzadilla: Place the second tortilla on top of the layered ingredients. Cook the skillet contents over medium heat until the cheese begins to melt and the bottom tortilla turns golden brown, creating a crispy base.
- Flip the Pizzadilla: When it’s time to flip, cover the skillet with a large plate and carefully invert the skillet to transfer the pizzadilla onto the plate. Then slide the pizzadilla back into the skillet, cooked side up. Spread the remaining pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning over the top tortilla.
- Broil Until Melty and Crispy: Place the skillet under the broiler and broil for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni have turned crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzadilla from the skillet and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to broiler without transferring the food separately.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- To make it vegetarian, omit pepperoni and add vegetables like sliced bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Be cautious when flipping the pizzadilla to keep the filling intact and avoid spills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizzadilla
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
