Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla Fusion (Printer-Friendly)

Golden tortillas filled with pepperoni, mozzarella, and veggie-packed sauce for a crowd-pleasing comfort food mashup.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Sautéed Vegetables

01 - 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
02 - 60 ml yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 30–60 ml bell peppers, diced, any color
04 - 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Quesadilla Assembly

08 - 8 medium flour tortillas, 20 cm diameter
09 - 120–240 ml marinara or pizza sauce
10 - 100 g freshly grated mozzarella cheese
11 - 115–170 g sliced pepperoni

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Arrange 4 tortillas on a work surface and evenly spread a generous layer of marinara or pizza sauce on each, leaving a border around the edges.
04 - Distribute sautéed vegetables, sliced pepperoni, and grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, spreading each layer to the edge.
05 - Place the remaining tortillas on top of the filled tortillas and press down gently to secure the fillings.
06 - Heat the skillet over medium heat. Place one assembled quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the underside is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Carefully flip the quesadilla and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.
08 - Repeat the grilling process with the remaining quesadillas. Allow each to cool briefly, then slice into wedges and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use freshly grated mozzarella for optimal melt and flavor.
02 - Avoid overfilling to ensure clean flipping and minimal spillage.
03 - Marinara or pizza sauce helps the tortillas adhere and enhances pizza notes.
04 - Quesadillas may be sliced into smaller triangles for party appetizers.

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