Easy Pizza Quesadillas – Loads Of Flavor, No Fuss

 

The kids are begging for pizza, but you don't have the time or the energy to put together a full pizza from start to finish, nor do you want to spend the money that it would take to order one from a local pizzeria.  We've all been there!!

And, let's face it, frozen pizzas just don't cut the mustard! They never come out looking even close to like they do on the cover of the box. Cardboard crusts, not enough sauce, and a scarcity of toppings! Highly disappointing!  More often than not, they are a colossal waste of money that just doesn't deliver!

Then there are the raging summer temperatures.  Let's not even begin to think of how hot it is outside, and how energy-zapping the humidity is.  Do you really want to put on the oven and heat up the kitchen for the amount of time it will take to make a pizza from scratch or bake one from frozen???

   

None of those situations is ideal, but I am happy to say that I have the perfect solution for all of these problems!  Pizza Quesadillas!   Using just a few simple ingredients, they are quick and easy to make and, for the most part, come together quickly and cook in a skillet on top of the stove. What's more, they are DELICIOUS!

 Using flour tortillas, a good pizza sauce, a variety of cheeses, and your favorite pizza toppings, they also go together in a flash.  I guarantee you won't even have time to break into a sweat.  

They are also totally adaptable to whatever your favorite pizza toppings are.

Are you a ham and pineapple lover???  Go for it!  More of a traditionalist and wanting pepperoni and sausage???  Fill your boots!  Opting for a healthier vegetarian option??? Break out the veggies!  There really is NO wrong way to top these quick and easy pizza quesadillas! The only limits are your imagination!

With these, you get all of the tastiness that you would get from your favorite pizzas, but with only a fraction of the hassle.  I promise everyone will love these. For a snack, a light lunch, or, with a salad or chips on the side, an easy supper!

  

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE PIZZA QUESADILLAS

You would be surprised at how simple the ingredients are that are needed for this.  Every bit as good as a pizza with a lot less hassle. There is no making of the dough, proofing it, etc. Just simple ingredients put together in an incredibly delicious way! Quantities are for one large quesadilla, which would probably make three reasonable servings.

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 4 TBS pizza sauce, divided (use your favorite one)
• 1 cup (130g) grated Mozzarella cheese
• 2 TBS grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• 4 TBS grated Cheddar Cheese, divided
• your favorite pizza toppings (I used chopped yellow bell pepper, sliced green and black cured olives, sliced hot pickled sweet peppers, spring onions, and sliced mushrooms)
• Additional pizza sauce and or sour cream to serve

  

My tortillas were about 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The same size as the ones you might use to make a wrap.

To make things easier, you may want to combine all of the cheeses before you begin, as they will be used in the filling as well as the topping.

You can use any type of Pizza sauce that is available to you and that you enjoy! We like a garlicky one in this house, rich and thick, with lots of body. If you want to keep things simple, you can just use a plain one, or you can even use some sun-dried tomato paste, which is REALLY delicious!

The toppings you use are where you can really go wild. Add anything that you enjoy on pizzas!  Ham, pineapple, peppers, olives, onions, salami, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, etc. The world really is your oyster here, and you will not be judged!

  

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA QUESADILLAS

These are a lot easier to make than one might suppose.  We love these in this house! Simple and quick to make, and oh so tasty!

• Preheat your grill or broiler to high. (This can be heating up while you prepare the remainder of the recipe.)
• Take a large skillet and spray it with some low-fat cooking spray. Place over medium-low heat to heat up the pan.
• Place one tortilla into the skillet and spread with two tablespoons of the pizza sauce.
• Sprinkle with half of each type of cheese. Place another tortilla over the top of the cheeses to cover, pressing down lightly.

 

• Cook for several minutes until the bottom side is golden brown. Carefully flip over.
• Top with the remaining two tablespoons of the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses evenly over the top and add your desired pizza toppings.
• Brown the bottom over medium-low heat until golden and the sauce in the filling is heated through and the cheese inside has melted.
• Pop under the grill briefly and toast until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.
• Remove from the grill and cut into wedges to serve.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Sour cream is good, as is additional warmed pizza sauce.

 

 

MORE QUESADILLA RECIPES THAT YOU MIGHT ENJOY

Do you enjoy quesadillas for a light lunch, easy dinner, or a snack?  They are delicious any time of the day, in my opinion. I have never met one that I did not enjoy. Here are a few other favorite quesadillas that I enjoy. 

BIG BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS - The beauty of this dish is the simplicity of its ingredients and its ease of preparation. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or for dinner, this is sure to become a firm favorite! These tasty quesadillas contain some of the elements of a big British Breakfast with sliced ham, baked beans, cheese, etc. Toasted until the cheese melts and the beans heat through, it is then topped with a perfectly fried egg to finish.

TUNA MELT QUESADILLAS -  If you enjoy a good tuna melt, you will really enjoy these simple-to-make and delicious quesadillas. They contain all of the ingredients of your favorite tuna melt, with a fabulous tuna salad filling and plenty of cheese, toasted between two tortillas to tuna melt perfection!

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Yield: one large quesadilla

Author: Marie Rayner

Pizza Quesadillas

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Such a simple idea, really, and quite delicious! Quantities are for one large quesadilla but can easily be multiplied to make more. This is a quick and easy snack to make and also makes a fabulous lunch. 

Ingredients

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 4 TBS pizza sauce, divided (use your favorite one)
• 1 cup (130g) grated Mozzarella cheese
• 2 TBS grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• 4 TBS grated Cheddar Cheese, divided
• your favorite pizza toppings (I used chopped yellow bell pepper, sliced green and black cured olives, sliced hot pickled sweet peppers, spring onions, and sliced mushrooms)
• Additional pizza sauce and or sour cream to serve

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill or broiler to high.
2. Take a large skillet and spray it with some low-fat cooking spray. Place over medium-low heat to heat up the pan.
3. Place one tortilla into the skillet and spread with two tablespoons of the pizza sauce.
4. Sprinkle with half of each type of cheese. Place another tortilla over the top of the cheeses to cover, pressing down lightly.
5. Cook for several minutes until the bottom side is golden brown. Carefully flip over.
6. Top with the remaining two tablespoons of the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses evenly over the top and add your desired pizza toppings.
7. Brown the bottom over medium-low heat until golden and the sauce in the filling is heated through and the cheese inside has melted.
8. Pop under the grill briefly and toast until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.
9. Remove from the grill and cut into wedges to serve.
10. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Sour cream is good, as is additional warmed pizza sauce.

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