Crispy tortilla exterior, gooey cheesy interior, and loaded with your kids’ favorite toppings – cue epic cheese pull! Fast, customizable to everyone’s taste preferences and perfect for busy weeknights!

A kids hand holding a pizza quesadilla dipping it in marinara sauce with a pink plate against a white background.

These easy, cheesy pizza quesadillas, are absolutely clutch on those busy nights when you have been running since the moment you’ve woken up, and literally the only thing getting you through the day is the thought of cozying up under a thick blanket on the couch with a bowl of chocolate chips and one of those trending sleepy girl mocktails.

Here’s the deal – we are going to stuff two tortillas with the ingredients of your kiddos fave pizza, before adding it to a skillet and cooking until it is nice and crispy golden brown. What you’ll get is a classic quesadilla stuffed with savory pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella cheese, and topping of your choice. You’re kids will love this quick meal, and you will be one step closer to that couch. Now that’s a win-win!

#momhack – When I make these for dinner for my kids, I always like to make an extra pizza quesadilla so that I can let it cool before packing it away in the kids lunch boxes for the next day. That way, you can have dinner and lunch at the same time! Score!

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The ingredients for pizza quesadillas spread on the counter.
Gather your ingredients.
A tortilla with pizza sauce and cheese sitting on a two plate with a white background.
Spread pizza sauce on a tortilla and sprinkle on a thin layer of cheese.
A tortilla with pizza sauce cheese and pepperoni on a teal plate with a white background.
Add on pepperoni or any other toppings you prefer and then sprinkle with a little more cheese (this helps the whole thing stick together).
An uncooked pizza quesadilla in a silver skillet.
A cooked quesadilla pizza style in a silver skillet.
Place the quesadilla in a skillet and cook over medium heat until each side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
A pink kids plate with wedges of pizza quesadilla sliced grapes and cucumber with ranch dipping sauce.
Cut into wedges and serve with chopped fruit and vegetables.
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Get the recipe: 10-Minute Easy Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas (Kid-Favorite)

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Crispy tortilla exterior, gooey cheesy interior, and loaded with your kids' favorite toppings – cue epic cheese pull! Fast, customizable to everyone's taste preferences and perfect for busy weeknights!
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients 

  • 4 large flour tortillas, regular, whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce, homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, Mozzarella or Italian blend
  • 1/3 cup toppings, pepperoni, chopped peppers, sliced olives, etc.
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions 

  • Prep: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauce: Place two tortillas on a large cutting board. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on one tortilla.
  • Assemble: Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese on top of the sauce. Add a layer of your preferred toppings. Sprinkle on another thin layer of cheese and a pinch of parmesan. Top with the other tortilla.
  • Cook: Add a little cooking spray or butter to the warmed skillet, if you prefer. Gently place the quesadilla on the warmed skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes on one side or until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and repeat with the other pizza quesadilla.
  • Eat: let cool slightly (those toppings will be hot) and slice into wedges, strips or chunks before serving.

Notes

Age: 12+ months

Toppings

  • Veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
  • Cheese: mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, cheddar, “jack” cheeses, feta
  • Meats: pepperoni, ground sausage, chicken, bacon crumbles
Cooking with Kids: Both toddlers and kids will have a blast making these cheesy pizza quesadillas!

Toddlers

  • Can help spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • They can help sort ingredients into smaller bowls for buffet-style serving.
  • Toddlers love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.

Kids

  • Kids can preheat the skillet.
  • They can spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Kids love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.
  • With supervision, kids can cut the cooked quesadilla with a pizza cutter.
How to Store and Freeze: You can store cooked pizza quesadillas in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure to let them come down to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat, simply pop them into the microwave for 30-second intervals until warm (my microwave takes 90 seconds). Or place them on a pre-heated skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
How to Serve Pizza Quesadillas: Pizza quesadillas make for a healthy and easy meal. I love to serve them with a side of fruit and steamed veggies for a balanced lunch or dinner. Here are several fruits and veggies that go well with these pizza quesadillas
  • cut grapes
  • carrot sticks
  • steamed broccoli
  • apple slices
  • mixed berries
  • pepper slices
  • quartered cherry tomatoes
  • sugar snap peas
  • mandarin oranges
  • cucumber slices
  • cantaloupe spears

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).