Melty Pizza Quesadillas Kids (Printable Version)
Cheesy pizza quesadillas with sauce and pepperoni. Skillet method, kid-friendly and quick for weeknights.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 2 large flour tortillas
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
04 - 1/4 cup pizza sauce
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Evenly spread pizza sauce over half of each flour tortilla.
02 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce and add pepperoni slices if desired. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place each folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
04 - Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board. Slice into wedges and serve immediately while warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Fast and filling with just a handful of ingredients
- Easily customized for different tastes and dietary needs
- Ready in about fifteen minutes for minimal fuss
- Fun finger food that packs up well for lunchboxes
02 -
- High protein from cheese and pepperoni keeps little tummies full
- Flexible for gluten-free or dairy-free diets with simple swaps
- Quick clean-up thanks to minimal dishes and contained assembly
03 -
- Warm tortillas briefly before filling to prevent cracking and make folding easy
- Do not rush the cooking keep the heat on medium for a crisp golden crust and melty center
- Experiment with herb blends or garlic powder in the sauce for even more flavor fun