Description
Pizzadillas are a delicious fusion of pizza and quesadilla, featuring melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce sandwiched between crispy flour tortillas. Perfect as a quick snack or light meal, this recipe uses a skillet and broiler to create a golden, cheesy treat garnished with fresh parsley.
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 cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat and prepare base: Heat your broiler to a high setting. Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil to warm.
- Assemble first layer: Add one tortilla to the skillet, then evenly spread half of the pizza sauce over it. Scatter the minced garlic on top, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, sliced pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
- Add second tortilla and cook: Place the second tortilla on top and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip carefully: Cover the skillet with a large plate, invert the skillet to transfer the pizzadilla onto the plate, then slide it back into the skillet with the cooked side up.
- Add remaining toppings: Spread the remaining pizza sauce on top, followed by the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
- Broil to finish: Place the skillet under the broiler and broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese melts fully and the pepperoni crisps up.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a large oven-safe skillet to make the flipping and broiling steps easier and safer.
- If you prefer, substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to taste or omit for less pungency.
- For a crispier tortilla, you can slightly toast them before assembly.
- This recipe yields one large pizzadilla, ideal for one hungry person or two light eaters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizzadilla
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
