What happens when you combine the cheesy deliciousness of a pizza with a crispy quesadilla? Why, Pizzadillas, of course! Pizza quesadillas are the perfect blend of two favorites, plus they’re a cinch to make and easy to customize any way you want them.

Quesadillas are a special kind of meal. They’re SUPER versatile, crazy easy to make, and ideal for picky eaters!

They’re kind of similar to pinwheels in that way.

When my kids were pretty little, I learned quickly that things could fall apart quickly right before lunch or dinner when they were hungry.

So I had to come up with meals I could make in just minutes that would satisfy picky eaters (because, OF COURSE, none of them like the same pizza toppings!).

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What Is A Pizzadilla?

Basically, a Pizzadilla is taking the idea of a quesadilla (melted cheese and toppings in between two crispy tortillas) and filling it with all your favorite pizza toppings. The tortillas serve as the “crust.”

This pizzadilla recipe will appeal to pizza-lovers and non pizza-lovers, alike!

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And since they are so super easy, the kids can help make them (hello, life skills!) and add their own favorite toppings.

Don’t forget to make them extra cheesy!

Pizzadillas are the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe! Serve them for lunches, weeknight meals, school lunches, and even playdates and parties!

Pepperoni Pizzadilla Ingredients Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make one pizza quesadilla. Double, triple, quadruple, etc. to make the quantity that you need.

Soft tortilla
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Italian seasoning
Turkey pepperoni slices
Oil for frying or cooking spray
Pizza sauce for dipping

How To Make Pepperoni Pizzadillas

Here’s the process for making pizza quesadillas.

Step 1

Add a bit of oil or cooking spray to a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Place 1 medium soft tortilla in a skillet and spread shredded cheese over one-half of the tortilla.

Step 3

Sprinkle about 1/8 tsp Italian seasoning over the cheese and cook until the cheese begins to melt. Add pepperoni.

Step 4

Fold in half and cook for another minute until the tortilla is golden brown on both sides.

Step 5

Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

Pizzadillas Variations

One of my absolute favorite qualities about this recipe is its versatility! Make it different every time you cook one!

Feel free to get as creative as you like! All you need to do is think about your favorite pizza! Here are some delicious combination ideas:

Ham and pineapple (my favorite!)
Tomatoes, spinach, mushroom, and feta (my other favorite!)
Sausage, red pepper, and red onion
Just sausage
Pepperoni, mushroom, and green pepper
Meat lovers (pepperoni, hamburger or sausage, ham, bacon)
Chicken, mozzarella, and bbq sauce
Spinach and artichoke

You can also use whichever cheese you love! There are tons of possibilities, so just explore and go with what you love.

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Pizzadillas FAQs

Here are a few questions I frequently see readers ask about making this recipe.

How do I store pizzadilla leftovers?

Pizzadillas will stay fresh in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or you can freeze them for up to 2 months.

Remember that the tortilla will be a lot thinner than normal pizza crust, so I recommend placing it on parchment paper before placing it into a storage container. It’ll make reheating easier.

How do I reheat pizzadillas?

Whatever method you end up choosing, please stay away from the microwave because it will make your tortilla soggy.

Instead, reheat on the stove, in the oven, or in the air fryer.

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