Easy Pizzadillas Recipe
I’ve been so busy lately. So, when I finally got a day off, I wanted something quick, delicious, and satisfying. I hadn’t been meeting my quesadilla quota lately, but I was kinda craving pizza…so I decided to have both! These easy Pizzadillas are a fast and easy cross between my two favorite foods: pizza and quesadillas!
“I’ve made these a few times now, and they’re always a hit! They feel fun and festive, but they’re so easy to make, and totally customizable! This is *amazing* for me, since my household has a lot of very specific dietary requirements, some of which are incompatible with each other. This way, everybody gets something they can (and want to!) eat, without me having to make a bunch of substitutions or omissions.”
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Cheesy Pizzadillas Recipe
What’s great about these pizzadillas is how easy they are to make with just a handful of simple ingredients. A pack of tortillas, some melty mozzarella, and a little pizza sauce get you started, and then you can pile on whatever toppings you’ve got waiting in the fridge. I used pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, black olives, and mushrooms this time, giving me classic pizza vibes without spending a fortune. And guess what? I don’t even turn the oven on. Everything cooks in a few minutes on the stove. SO easy.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
- I chose “supreme” like toppings, but you could do anything. Make it vegetarian, Greek, pepperoni-lovers, cheap, expensive, whatever. Keep the toppings prepped and in resealable containers in the fridge, and then just build the pizzadillas fresh each time. They only take about 5-7 minutes in the skillet! The prepped toppings are also awesome in a pizza pasta salad!
- Check your cheese prices! When I first made this recipe, the smaller bags of shredded cheese worked out wayyyyy more expensive than the larger 2lb. bags. I went for the larger bag and froze the rest! (Yes, you can freeze cheese.) I bet shredding your own from a big block of cheese would be even cheaper.
- This recipe would be a really fun snack for a kid’s party. Put the ingredients, or “toppings”, out and let the kids build their own pizzadillas. Then crisp them up in the skillet, slice them, and let the kids dip the wedges in the sauce!
Pizzadillas
Cost $10.39 recipe / $1.73 serving
Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper ($0.99)
- ½ red onion ($0.45)
- 2.25 oz. can sliced black olives ($1.77)
- 4 oz. can mushrooms ($1.58)
- 30 slices pepperoni ($0.94)
- 6 flour tortillas (10-inch, $1.18)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, $1.78)
- 1½ cups pizza sauce ($1.70*)
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Instructions
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Prep the ingredients by thinly slicing the vegetables and draining the olives and mushrooms.
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For each pizzadilla: Measure 1/3 cup of shredded cheese. Sprinkle half of the cheese over one half of the tortilla, add toppings and then sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the toppings.
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Place the pizzadilla in a prewarmed skillet (medium heat) and cook until brown and crispy on the bottom. Carefully flip the pizzadilla over and cook until brown and crispy on the second side.
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Once both sides are crisp and the cheese is melted inside, slice into thirds with a pizza cutter. Dip in the pizza sauce prior to eating.
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Gather your ingredients: These are the toppings I chose. I used about 1/3 of the pack of pepperoni (or 4-5 per serving), and the rest can be frozen. Even though the cans of olives and mushrooms are small, there is enough for 6 servings. Remember, the more toppings you have, the less you’ll need of each one.
Prep the ingredients: Slice 1 bell pepper thinly, slice ½ red onion thinly, and drain 2.25 oz. can sliced black olives and 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms. If the vegetables are cut too thick, it will be hard for the pizzadilla to stay together.
Assemble: The cheese is the glue that holds the toppings together, so you’ll want half on the bottom and half on the top. You’ll only need about 1/3 cup for each wrap.
Place the toppings on the cheese.
And sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
Cook: Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the toppings and place in a pre-warmed skillet. If you’re using a non-stick skillet, you don’t need any non-stick spray, but you can use it if you want an extra crispy exterior. Brown on each side.
Serve: Slice the pizzadilla into three wedges with a pizza cutter.
Serve, and don’t forget to dip that wedge of pizza goodness into some thick & rich pizza sauce!
More Topping Ideas
Anything that tastes good on pizza would be amazing in these homemade pizzadillas. I’m not kidding. Go with what you love and don’t look back!! Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Pickle chips
- Caramelized onions
- Canned tuna (drained)
- Sweetcorn
- Pineapple chunks (don’t @ me!)
- Shredded chicken
- Cooked and drained ground sausage
- BBQ chicken
- Diced ham
- Pickled jalapeños
Serving Suggestions
The toppings are where it’s at with this recipe, but I also love a good sauce on the side! I went for a tomato pizza sauce today to recreate the classic pizza vibes. Honey mustard sauce, garlic herb sauce, Alabama white sauce (you’ve got to try this sauce at least once), or BBQ sauce are also top of my list. Add some air-fried French fries, and you’ve got a pizzadillas party on your plate!
Storage & Reheating
Once cooled, keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat them in a dry skillet until heated through and the cheese is melted. You can also freeze this recipe for up to 2 months. Wrap them well in plastic wrap or foil and store in a freezer-safe bag or container. Let them thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Try These Easy Shortcut Pizzas Next!
- My French Bread Pizza keeps things simple with thick pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and whatever toppings sound good.
- Pizza Melts only need about 15 minutes, which makes them dangerously doable on busy days!
- These Pizza Roll Ups are my homemade shortcut for frozen pizza rolls with tortillas, mozzarella sticks, pepperoni, and sauce for dipping.
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