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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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